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	Born in 1910 in Charleston, South Carolina, Francis Marlin Blackthorne was raised in a household steeped in military tradition and Freemasonry. His father, Col. Everett Blackthorne, was a high-ranking Freemason and a U.S. Army officer who instilled in his son the values of discipline, honor, and service. From a young age, Francis was immersed in military history, Masonic philosophy, and leadership principles.		Born in 1910 in Charleston, South Carolina, Francis Marlin Blackthorne was raised in a household steeped in military tradition and Freemasonry. His father, Col. Everett Blackthorne, was a high-ranking Freemason and a U.S. Army officer who instilled in his son the values of discipline, honor, and service. From a young age, Francis was immersed in military history, Masonic philosophy, and leadership principles.

	His father Everett was a solid citizen but kept his history with Freemasonry very secret, ~~but~~ told his son. He claimed to have been taken away to a magical land where he fought wars and learned about gods and demons and the secrets of Freemasonry. As an old man he would tell many of these stories to his great grandson Elias, who became a fanatical Freemason researcher and adventurer[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Elias_%22Eli%22_Blackthorn]].		His father ''Everett Hawthorne Blackthorne'' was a solid citizen but kept his history with Freemasonry very secret, yet told his son. He claimed to have been taken away to a magical land where he fought wars and learned about gods and demons and the secrets of Freemasonry. As an old man he would tell many of these stories to his great grandson Elias, who became a fanatical Freemason researcher and adventurer[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Elias_%22Eli%22_Blackthorn]].

	Educated at Porter Military Academy, he excelled in academics, athletics, debate, history, and leadership, demonstrating early signs of his strategic mind and fierce independence. His exposure to Freemasonry led to his initiation into the Order of DeMolay as a teenager, setting the foundation for a lifelong involvement in Masonic traditions.		Educated at Porter Military Academy, he excelled in academics, athletics, debate, history, and leadership, demonstrating early signs of his strategic mind and fierce independence. His exposure to Freemasonry led to his initiation into the Order of DeMolay as a teenager, setting the foundation for a lifelong involvement in Masonic traditions.

	He attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where he excelled in debate and history. He later pursued higher education at Yale University, earning a degree in International Relations. At Yale, he became a member of Skull and Bones, a secret society that would shape his lifelong interest in clandestine networks of power. His academic pursuits, however, were cut short by the outbreak of World War II.		He attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where he excelled in debate and history. He later pursued higher education at Annapolis and Yale University, earning a degree in International Relations. At Yale, he became a member of Skull and Bones, a secret society that would shape his lifelong interest in clandestine networks of power. His academic pursuits, however, were cut short by the outbreak of World War II.
	Married in 1943 to Felicity Dinsmore (Born 1921. Nurse 1939. Doctor 1951), Daughter of Jane Kincaid.		Married in 1943 to Felicity Dinsmore (Born 1921. Nurse 1939. Doctor 1951), Daughter of Jane Kincaid.
	Son Balthazar-		Son Balthazar-

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	==Early Life & Freemasonry Roots (1910–1928)==		==Early Life & Freemasonry Roots (1910–1928)==
	Born in 1910 in Charleston, South Carolina, Francis Marlin Blackthorne was raised in a household steeped in military tradition and Freemasonry. His father, Col. Everett Blackthorne, was a high-ranking Freemason and a U.S. Army officer who instilled in his son the values of discipline, honor, and service. From a young age, Francis was immersed in military history, Masonic philosophy, and leadership principles.		Born in 1910 in Charleston, South Carolina, Francis Marlin Blackthorne was raised in a household steeped in military tradition and Freemasonry. His father, Col. Everett Blackthorne, was a high-ranking Freemason and a U.S. Army officer who instilled in his son the values of discipline, honor, and service. From a young age, Francis was immersed in military history, Masonic philosophy, and leadership principles.

			His father Everett was a solid citizen but kept his history with Freemasonry very secret, but told his son. He claimed to have been taken away to a magical land where he fought wars and learned about gods and demons and the secrets of Freemasonry. As an old man he would tell many of these stories to his great grandson Elias, who became a fanatical Freemason researcher and adventurer[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Elias_%22Eli%22_Blackthorn]].

	Educated at Porter Military Academy, he excelled in academics, athletics, debate, history, and leadership, demonstrating early signs of his strategic mind and fierce independence. His exposure to Freemasonry led to his initiation into the Order of DeMolay as a teenager, setting the foundation for a lifelong involvement in Masonic traditions.		Educated at Porter Military Academy, he excelled in academics, athletics, debate, history, and leadership, demonstrating early signs of his strategic mind and fierce independence. His exposure to Freemasonry led to his initiation into the Order of DeMolay as a teenager, setting the foundation for a lifelong involvement in Masonic traditions.

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 *Jane Kincaid Millet (1979–1990s, through Think Tank meetings)  Her daughter married his son.
 *Johnny Cash (1975–1980s) – Exchanged a handful of letters about music and America’s direction.
 ==Final Notes on His Letters==
 He took photographs of every letter before sending them, creating a vast archive.
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 His style was thoughtful, fair, and principled, but he never hesitated to challenge others. He was known for writing both praise and criticism, depending on his views at the time. His military background often made interactions with countercultural figures awkward but fascinating.
 His correspondence spanned across ideologies, making him a uniquely respected yet controversial figure in many circles.
 =='''Blackthorne Table'''==

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	Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.		Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.
	\|Hunter S. Thompson (1971, 1974, 1985) ''' '''		\|Hunter S. Thompson (1971, 1974, 1985) ''' '''
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	\|Johnny Cash (1970, 1975, 1981)''' '''		\|Johnny Cash (1970, 1975, 1981)''' '''

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	\| David Bowie(1947-2016)''' '''		\| David Bowie(1947-2016)''' '''
	Musician, actor, and cultural icon known for his innovative music and androgynous style.		Musician, actor, and cultural icon known for his innovative music and androgynous style.
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	\| Toni Morrison(1931-2019)''' '''		\| Toni Morrison(1931-2019)''' '''

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	\| Stephen Jay Gould(1941-2002)''' '''		\| Stephen Jay Gould(1941-2002)''' '''
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	Literary critic, historian, and filmmaker known for his work on African American history and culture.		Literary critic, historian, and filmmaker known for his work on African American history and culture.
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	44th President of the United States, known for his eloquence and progressive policies.		44th President of the United States, known for his eloquence and progressive policies.
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	U.S. Senator and political activist known for his advocacy of progressive policies.		U.S. Senator and political activist known for his advocacy of progressive policies.

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	Former U.S. Vice President and environmental activist, known for his work on climate change.		Former U.S. Vice President and environmental activist, known for his work on climate change.
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	\| Oprah Winfrey(b. 1954)''' '''		\| Oprah Winfrey(b. 1954)''' '''
	Media mogul, talk show host, and philanthropist.		Media mogul, talk show host, and philanthropist.
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	\| Malcolm Gladwell(b. 1963)''' '''		\| Malcolm Gladwell(b. 1963)''' '''
	Author and journalist known for his books on social sciences and psychology.		Author and journalist known for his books on social sciences and psychology.
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	Astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator.		Astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator.
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	\| Elon Musk(b. 1971)''' '''		\| Elon Musk(b. 1971)''' '''
	Entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, known for his work in technology and innovation.		Entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, known for his work in technology and innovation.
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	\| Richard Dawkins(b. 1941)''' '''		\| Richard Dawkins(b. 1941)''' '''
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	Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.		Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.
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	\| David Foster Wallace(1962-2008)''' '''		\| David Foster Wallace(1962-2008)''' '''
	Author and essayist known for his innovative literary style.		Author and essayist known for his innovative literary style.
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			\|Impostor-Israel Regardie(1907-1985) - Occultist and author known for his work in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and his writings on magic and psychology.
			\|Impostor-Dion Fortune(1890-1946) - Occultist and author known for her work in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and her writings on psychic self-defense.
			\|Impostor-Terence McKenna(1946-2000) - Ethnobotanist, mystic, and advocate for the use of psychedelic substances for spiritual exploration.
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			Freemason and author of "Morals and Dogma," a key text in Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
			\|Impostor-John J. Robinson(1918-1996) - Author and Freemason known for his books on the history and influence of Freemasonry.
			\|Impostor-Giuseppe Mazzini(1805-1872) - Italian revolutionary and member of the Carbonari, a secret revolutionary society.
			\|Impostor-Cagliostro(1743-1795)
			Italian occultist and adventurer, known for his involvement in Freemasonry and various secret societies.

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			\|Pat Buchanan(b. 1938)
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			Author and conspiracy theorist known for his book "Behold a Pale Horse."

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			Indian spiritual master regarded by his devotees as a saint, fakir, and satguru.
			\|Paramahansa Yogananda(1893-1952)
			Indian yogi and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book "Autobiography of a Yogi."
			\|Swami Vivekananda(1863-1902)
			Indian Hindu monk and key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
			\|Father Malachi Martin(1921-1999)
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			\|Jordan Maxwell(1940-2020)
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			\|Whitley Strieber(b. 1945)
			Author known for his books on alien encounters and the paranormal.
			\|Graham Hancock(b. 1950)
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	\|Erwin Rommel (1938-2005)''' '''		\|Erwin Rommel (1938-2005)''' '''
	Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.		Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.
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	\|Pete Rose. (1970+) ''' '''		\|Pete Rose. (1970+) ''' '''
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	\|Jimmy Carter (1976, 1980, 1984, 1991, 1994) ''' '''		\|Jimmy Carter (1976, 1980, 1984, 1991, 1994) ''' '''
	Several responses, with Carter even inviting him to visit the Carter Center.		Several responses, with Carter even inviting him to visit the Carter Center.
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	\| David Bowie(1947-2016)''' '''		\| David Bowie(1947-2016)''' '''
	Musician, actor, and cultural icon known for his innovative music and androgynous style.		Musician, actor, and cultural icon known for his innovative music and androgynous style.
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	\| Toni Morrison(1931-2019)''' '''		\| Toni Morrison(1931-2019)''' '''
	Nobel Prize-winning author whose works explore the African American experience.		Nobel Prize-winning author whose works explore the African American experience.
	\| Spike Lee(b. 1957)''' '''		\| Spike Lee(b. 1957)''' '''
	Filmmaker known for his provocative and socially conscious films.		Filmmaker known for his provocative and socially conscious films.
	\| Prince(1958-2016)''' ''' - Musician, singer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.		\| Prince(1958-2016)''' '''
			Musician, singer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
	\| Patti Smith(b. 1946)''' '''		\| Patti Smith(b. 1946)''' '''
	Punk rock poet and visual artist, known for her influential music and writings.		Punk rock poet and visual artist, known for her influential music and writings.
	\| Jean-Michel Basquiat(1960-1988)''' '''		\| Jean-Michel Basquiat(1960-1988)''' '''
	Neo-expressionist painter whose work explored themes of race, identity, and culture.		Neo-expressionist painter whose work explored themes of race, identity, and culture.
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	\| Meryl Streep(b. 1949)''' '''		\| Meryl Streep(b. 1949)''' '''
	Acclaimed actress known for her versatility and powerful performances.		Acclaimed actress known for her versatility and powerful performances.
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	\|Junot Díaz(b. 1968)''' '''		\|Junot Díaz(b. 1968)''' '''
	Author known for his novels and short stories exploring the immigrant experience and identity.		Author known for his novels and short stories exploring the immigrant experience and identity.






















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	Attendees include		Attendees include

			*Erwin Rommel (1938) – Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.
			*Hunter S. Thompson (1971, 1974, 1985) – Thompson replied in 1971 with a wild, rambling letter. Exchanged several letters mainly about the military.
			*Johnny Cash (1970, 1975, 1981) – Received a handwritten thank-you letter in 1975.
			*Pete Rose. (1970+) Became friends with him. (An attendee at the “Blackthorne Table” meetings. )
			*Jimmy Carter (1976, 1980, 1984, 1991, 1994) – Several responses, with Carter even inviting him to visit the Carter Center.
			*Jane Kincaid Millet (1979–1990s, through Think Tank meetings) Her daughter married his son.
			*Johnny Cash (1975–1980s) – Exchanged a handful of letters about music and America’s direction.

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	==Politics, Think Tank, and Legacy (1975–1995)==		==Politics, Think Tank, and Legacy (1975–1995)==
	In 1975, Blackthorne founded a Colorado-based think tank, '''''“The Blackthorne Table”[[]]''''', known for bringing together military strategists, cultural icons, activists, and political leaders. Jane Kincaid Millet, whose daughter eventually married the General's son, attended in 1979, 1982, 1986, and 1990, highlighting the group's intellectual and political diversity.		In 1975, Blackthorne founded a Colorado-based think tank, '''''“The Blackthorne Table”[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Francis_Marlin_Blackthorne#Blackthorne_Table]]''''', known for bringing together military strategists, cultural icons, activists, and political leaders. Jane Kincaid Millet, whose daughter eventually married the General's son, attended in 1979, 1982, 1986, and 1990, highlighting the group's intellectual and political diversity.

	Politically, Blackthorne was an unpredictable figure:		Politically, Blackthorne was an unpredictable figure:

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	His style was thoughtful, fair, and principled, but he never hesitated to challenge others. He was known for writing both praise and criticism, depending on his views at the time. His military background often made interactions with countercultural figures awkward but fascinating.		His style was thoughtful, fair, and principled, but he never hesitated to challenge others. He was known for writing both praise and criticism, depending on his views at the time. His military background often made interactions with countercultural figures awkward but fascinating.
	His correspondence spanned across ideologies, making him a uniquely respected yet controversial figure in many circles.		His correspondence spanned across ideologies, making him a uniquely respected yet controversial figure in many circles.


			=='''Blackthorne Table'''==
			Attendees include