Thanksgiving Proclamations

Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving & Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation & prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let's encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we've been given.

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Thanksgiving Proclamations

Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving &amp; Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation &amp; prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let&#39;s encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we&#39;ve been given.<br /> <br /> Note: All of those shown below are available for purchase. To view all issues we&#39;ve discovered (100+), whether available or not, select: &nbsp;<strong> <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?acl=2116049&amp;code=thanksgiving">All Newspapers with Thanksgiving Proclamations...</a></strong><br /> &nbsp;
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562635

Proclamations concerning the end of the Revolutionary War...

Item #562635

October 25, 1783

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1783  A newspaper from the closing days of the Revolutionary War. Page two contains: "A Proclamation" from Congress concerning a day of Thanksgiving and prayer: "...to celebrate...the praises of their Supreme & all Bountiful Benefactor for his numberless favors & mercies that he hath been pleased to conduct us in safety th... See More  

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571266

Officially proclaiming to the Kingdom the end of the war...

Item #571266

July 03, 1784

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1784  The ftpg. is taken up with text concerning the end of the Revolutionary War, including: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION" which begins: "Whereas Definitive Treaties of Peace & Friendship between Us, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America, have been concluded at Paris & the Ratifications thereof... See More  

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574742

Officially proclaining to the Kingdom the end of the war...

Item #574742

July 06, 1784

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1784  The ftpg. is taken up with text concerning the end of the Revolutionary War, including: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION" which begins: "Whereas Definitive Treaties of Peace & Friendship between Us, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America, have been concluded at Paris & the Ratifications thereof... See More  

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571267

Officially proclamining to the Kingdom the end of the war...

Item #571267

July 10, 1784

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 10, 1784  The ftpg. is taken up with text concerning the end of the Revolutionary War, including: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION" which begins: "Whereas Definitive Treaties of Peace & Friendship between Us, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America, have been concluded at Paris & the Ratifications thereo... See More  

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544677

Paul Revere engraving... John Hancock Proclamation...

Item #544677

November 11, 1784

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 11, 1784  The masthead was engraved by Paul Revere and is quite decorative, featuring medallion-like devices on either side and very ornate, flowery lettering in the title (see photos). Pg. 2 has a report headed: "Conditions of the late Cession of certain Western Lands to Congress by the State of North Carolina (see photos for text).
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684104

John Hancock resigns as governor... Richard Henry Lee...

Item #684104

March 03, 1785

THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, March 3, 1785  The entire front page is taken up with the continued: "History of America, by William Robertson".

Page 3 has an historic report headed: "HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN HANCOCK, Esq." which contains his resignation, beginning: "Gentlemen of rthe Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, Sensibl... See More  

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650945

Exploring the frontier of Pennsylvania...

Item #650945

November 15, 1785

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Nov. 15, 1785 



* 18th century title

* Nice masthead




The ftpg. has: "A Proclamation" by the governor of Mass. "For a Day of Thanksgiving", signed: James Bowdoin. The ftpg. also has a letter from Fort McIntosh which reports explorations in the area with comments on much immigration and settlement from the East (see).

Page 2 has a nic... See More  

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599377

Massachusetts resolves to consider the Constitution...

John Hancock Proclamation for Thanksgiving...

Item #599377

November 12, 1787

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 12, 1787  Page 2 includes a nice report from the Massachusetts Legislature formally authorizing the convening of a convention to debate and consider for ratification the new Constitution as put forth by the Constitutional Convention less than two months prior. The document notes that the: "...constitution was unanimou... See More  

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652718

Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving...

Item #652718
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1789 



* President George Washington

* 1st Day of Thanksgiving proclamation






The issue begins with a continuation of the "History of the American War" which takes 8 pages & continues in a future issue. Other articles include: "Memoirs of the Bastille" "A short Description of the country between North River and ... See More  

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689651

Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving... Both plates included...

Item #689651
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1789  The issue begins with a continuation of the "History of the American War" which takes 8 pages & continues in a future issue. Other articles include: "Memoirs of the Bastille" "A Short Description of the Country between North River and Morristown, near New Windsor, New Jersey" includes the related full page ... See More  

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652719

Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving... Both plates included...

Item #652719
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1789 

The issue begins with a continuation of the "History of the American War" which takes 8 pages & continues in a future issue. Other articles include: "Memoirs of the Bastille" "A Short Description of the Country between North River and Morristown, near New Windsor, New Jersey" includes the related full page... See More  

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652717

Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving...

Item #652717
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1789 

The issue begins with a continuation of the "History of the American War" which takes 8 pages & continues in a future issue. Other articles include: "Memoirs of the Bastille" "A short Description of the Country between North River and Morristown, near New Windsor, New Jersey" lacking the noted plate. But t... See More  

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606967

Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving... Still in original wrappers...

Item #606967
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1789  This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792. Although many titles existed earlier, none enjoyed the success of lasting beyond a few issues or a couple of years.

Perhaps the best feature of this issue is that it was never bound nor trimmed and sti... See More  

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652716

Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving...

Item #652716
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1789 

The issue begins with a continuation of the "History of the American War" which takes 8 pages & continues in a future issue. Other articles include: "Memoirs of the Bastille" "A short Description of the country between North River and Morristown, near New Windsor, New Jersey" lacking the noted plate.

Near... See More  

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609827
Item #609827

October 07, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 7, 1789  Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. Sold at this price at Bonham Auction 4/11/2016

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582332

Salaries for the President & Vice President set...

George Washington and Christianity... letters to the Connecticut legislature and New Haven Congregations...

Item #582332

October 24, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, October 24, 1789 



* Washington and Christianity... letter to the Connecticut legislature... letter to the New Haven Congregations

* Salaries for the President and Vice President

* George Washington and John Adams signatures




The front page has more than a full column taken up with a letter written in Holland in 1780 by the now Vice President, con... See More  

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582344

A day of thanksgiving...

Item #582344

December 12, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Dec. 12, 1789  Nearly half of the front page is taken up with the: "Address of the First Presbytery of the Eastward to George Washington, President of the United States" followed by his response, signed in type: G. Washington.

Page two includes a report from Wilmington, Delaware, noting the celebration of a day of thanksgiving as per the Proc... See More  

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588452

A day of thanksgiving...

Item #588452

December 12, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Dec. 12, 1789  Nearly half of the front page is taken up with the: "Address of the First Presbytery of the Eastward to George Washington, President of the United States" followed by his response, signed in type: G. Washington.

Page two includes a report from Wilmington, Delaware, noting the celebration of a day of thanksgiving as per the Proc... See More  

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659251

Signed by George Washington... Signed by John Adams...

Item #659251

December 19, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York Dec. 19, 1789  The front page features a nice letter "To George Washington, President of the United States" from the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, concerning Washington's recent visit there, which is followed by his response headed: "To the Inhabitants of the Town of Marblehead" and signed in type: G. Washington.

Page 2 has ... See More  

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588454

Signed by George Washington... Signed by John Adams...

Item #588454

December 19, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York Dec. 19, 1789  The front page features a nice letter "To George Washington, President of the United States" from the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, concerning Washington's recent visit there, which is followed by his response headed: "To the Inhabitants of the Town of Marblehead" and signed in type: G. Washington (see).

Page ... See More  

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201699

Displayable John Hancock issue...

Item #201699

October 15, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 15, 1791 Almost the entire 2nd column of the front page features a nice "PROCLAMATION For a Day of Thanksgiving" signed in type by the governor, JOHN HANCOCK (see photos). Somewhat uncommon to find Hancock signatures on the front page of period newspapers.  In very nice condition, complete in 4 pages, and very displayable.

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689112

Handsome newspaper... Two John Hancock documents on the front page...

Item #689112

March 21, 1793

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 21, 1793  



* John Hancock signed in type



As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.

The front page features a full column: "Proclamation" for a day of thanksgiving and prayer, signed by governor: John Hancock. It is headed with the same coat-of-arms a... See More  

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669166

Death of John Hancock in his hometown newspaper...

Item #669166

October 09, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 9, 1793  Curiously, the ftpg. includes "A Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving By His Excellency John Hancock, Governor..." carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed by him in type: John Hancock.

Contrast this with a page 3 report headed: "Yesterday departed this life, His Excellency JOHN HANCOCK..."with more, set in type that is ... See More  

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559998

Death of John Hancock in his hometown newspaper...

Item #559998

October 09, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 9, 1793  Curiously, the ftpg. includes "A Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving By His Excellency John Hancock, Governor..." carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed by him in type: John Hancock, while page 3 has a report headed: "Yesterday departed this life, His Excellency JOHN HANCOCK...' with more (see photos). this report is set in... See More  

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681123

Death of John Hancock in his hometown newspaper...

Item #681123

October 09, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 9, 1793 



* John Hancock death (1st report)

* Declaration of Independence signer

* 1st Massachusetts Governor

* From his hometown (rare)




Curiously, the ftpg. includes "A Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving By His Excellency John Hancock, Governor..." carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed by him in type: John Hancock.

Contrast t... See More  

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572175

George Washington (block) signature...

Governor Mifflin's proclamation for a day of humility...

Item #572175

December 06, 1793

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 6, 1793  The most notable content within this issue is the Proclamation by Governor Thomas Mifflin, for a "Day of Humiliation, Thanksgiving, and Prayer", which includes the decorative Pennsylvania Coat of Arms, signed in block type, Thomas Mifflin, Governor.  Also present is a lengthy speech signed by Governor Mifflin a... See More  

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572483

Proclamation for Humiliation, Thanksgiving, and Prayer...

Item #572483

December 07, 1793

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, PA, dated December 7, 1793  Page 4 has a Proclamation by Thomas Mifflin, the Governor of Pennsylvania, for a Day of Humiliation, Thanksgiving, and Prayer (see images), as an expression to "Almighty God... [who] put an end to the grievous calamity, that recently afflicted the city of Philadelphia...".  The issue is complete i... See More  

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619015

Great masthead, & a Adams Proclamation...

Item #619015

October 23, 1794

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1794 



* 18th century masthead

* Governor Samuel Adams




See the photos for the very handsome masthead. The full first column is taken up with: "By the Governor - A Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving" signed in type: Samuel Adams. Inside has various news of the day including: "Mr. Jay's Missio... See More  

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619274

Sam Adams and George Washington on the front page...

Item #619274

October 29, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 29, 1794 



* President George Washington

* Samuel Adams




The front page begins with "A Proclamation for a Day of Thanksgiving" signed in type by: Samuel Adams. Also on the ftpg. is an address to Washington from the Burgesses of Harrisburg, Pa., followed by his response signed in type: G. Washington [misspelled: see].

Four pages, light damp stai... See More  

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669055

A Proclamation by Sam Adams...

Item #669055

October 29, 1794

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 29, 1794 



* Proclamation signed in type by Sam Adams



Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by the governor "For a Day of Publick Thanksgiving" signed in type: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, handsome masthead, loss at the bottom margin but not affecting any text, a bit irregular at the spine.... See More  

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583081

Proclamation by Sam Adams...

Item #583081

November 03, 1794

FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Nov. 3, 1794  Page 2 includes: "By the Governor--A Proclamation, for a day of Thanksgiving" which is signed in type by: Samuel Adams. Also inside: "Defeat of the Indians" noting: "...mounted volunteers of Kentucky have returned from an expedition against the Cherokees & Chickamungas in which they have destroyed three Indian towns, 2000 acre... See More  

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593940

Proclamation signed by George Washington...

Item #593940

January 02, 1795

AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1795  Most of page 2 is taken up with various reports from Europe but there are items datelined Boston & New York as well. Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" signed in type: G. Washington. In it he: "...recommends to all religious societies & de... See More  

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660467

Washington's Proclamation for a day of prayer and thanksgiving...

Item #660467

January 02, 1795

AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1795  The top of page 3 has: "By the President Of the United States of America - A Proclamation" recommending: "...to all Religious societies & denominations...to set apart & observe Thursday the 19th day of February next as a day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer...and render their sincere & hearty thanks to the Grea... See More  

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594487

President Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving & prayer...

Item #594487

January 08, 1795

FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Jan. 8, 1795  Certainly one of the less common titles from the 18th century, with a masthead engraving of an "orrery", the sun surrounded by stars.This is a volume 1 issue. Page 3 has: "A Proclamation: By the President of the United States of America" in which he calls for a day of thanksgiving and prayer "...to the great Ruler of nations for t... See More  

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553227

Washington proclaims a day of Thanksgiving...

Item #553227

January 10, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, January 10, 1795  Signed by Go. Washington in script type on the front page "A Proclamation" in which he sets aside Thursday, February 19th as a day of public thanksgiving & prayer (see photos for full text). This issue has its faults, including an ad clipped from the back leaf, a discreet archival mend to the ftpg., and various wear at the margins in... See More  

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587805

A George Washington Proclamation...

Item #587805

January 10, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 10, 1795  Most of the 2nd column on the front page is taken up with "A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America" for a day of  thanksgiving and prayer, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington (see).

Four pages, very nice condition.

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586747

A George Washington Proclamation...

Item #586747

January 10, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 10, 1795  Most of the 2nd column on the front page is taken up with "A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America" for a day of  thanksgiving and prayer, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington (see).

Four pages, irregular at the spine with some loss but not to the mentioned report, light dirtiness.... See More  

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596082

A Samuel Adams proclamation for thanksgiving...

Item #596082

January 22, 1795

FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Jan. 22, 1795  The top of the front page has a proclamation "By The Governor" for a day of thanksgiving and prayer, signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 2 has a document headed: "By Authority, George Washington, President of the United States of America, to all whom it may concern..." concerning an ambassador to the city of Hamburg (see). Much other n... See More  

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669063

Knox's report to Washington on the situation with the Indians...

Item #669063

January 28, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 28, 1795  Fully half of the front page is taken up with a great & detailed report o he Secretary of War to the President, being his: "...Observations Respecting the Preservation of the Peace with the Indian Tribes with Whom the United States have Formed Treaties", signed in type: H. Knox.

Page 3 has a report concerni... See More  

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660497

Sam Adams proclaims a day of thanksgiving... Features of the Jay Treaty...

Item #660497

October 19, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 19, 1795  Most of the front page is taken up with: "Features of Mr. Jay's Treaty", continued in a future issue.

Page 2 begins with over a full column: "By the Governor: A Proclamation For A day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise", signed in type: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, very nice cond... See More  

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676998

Sam Adams' Proclamation... First gold coins minted in the United States...

Item #676998

October 21, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 21, 1795  Most of a front page column is taken up with: "By the Governor: A PROCLAMATION" for a day of public thanksgiving & praise, concluded on pg. 2 where it is signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 3 has a very nice & detailed report on: "Gold Coinage" describing half eagles ($5 coins) recently minted. These were the very first gol... See More  

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614223

Sam Adams' Proclamation... First gold coins minted in the United States...

Item #614223

October 21, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 21, 1795  Most of a front page column is taken up with: "By the Governor: A PROCLAMATION" for a day of public thanksgiving & praise, concluded on pg. 2 where it is signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 3 has a very nice & detailed report on: "Gold Coinage" describing half eagles ($5 coins) recently minted. These were the very first gol... See More  

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669547

An Indian treaty... Adams signs a Thanksgiving Proclamation...

Item #669547

October 28, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 28, 1795  Pages 1 and 2 contain the lengthy: "Treaty of Peace  between the United States...and the Tribes of Indians called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawannees, Ottoways, Pottowatomies, Miamies, ...to put an End to a Destructive War...".

Page 2 has: By the Governor, A PROCLAMATION For a Day of Publick Thanksgiving &... See More  

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Item #552916

October 29, 1795

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 29, 1795 



* 18th century original from America

* Samuel Huntington

* Dickinson College




The middle of the front page has a lengthy "Proclamation" for a day of Thanksgiving signed by the governor: Samuel Huntington.



Pages 2 & 3 have various news reports including a graduation at Dickinson College in Carlisle, reference to the Jay T... See More  

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601614

Peace with Algiers...

Item #601614

November 14, 1795

THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Nov. 14, 1795  Page 3 has various news items, including a note of a proclamation by the governor for a day of thanksgiving and prayer, and also news that a peace has been agreed to between the United States and Algiers. Various literary items as well.

Four pages, 9 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.

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586743

Phoenix rises from the flames...

Item #586743

April 02, 1796

THE PHENIX; OR WINDHAM HERALD, Windham, Connecticut, April 2, 1796 



* Uncommon title with nice masthead



The notable feature of this issue is the unusual engraving of a phoenix rising out of the ashes (see photo). The front page has a full column "Proclamation" by the governor for a day of thanksgiving and prayer. Much of the remaining content is from Europe.

Four pages, minor... See More  

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676895

On Washington retiring from public service... Candidates for President include Patrick Henry...

Item #676895

October 15, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 15, 1796  The front page has over a full column letter reflecting upon Washington's recent Farewell Address to the nation, retiring from public life. It begins: "The intended retirement of Gen. Washington from the Presidency of the United States is seriously affecting to the American mind. On the one hand, the unsullied purity of his character--his em... See More  

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665515

On Washington retiring from public service... Candidates for President include Patrick Henry...

Item #665515

October 15, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 15, 1796  The front page has over a full column letter reflecting upon Washington's recent Farewell Address to the nation, retiring from public life. It begins: "The intended retirement of Gen. Washington from the Presidency of the United States is seriously affecting to the American mind. On the one hand, the unsullied purity of his character--his em... See More  

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632361

Candidates for President include Patrick Henry & others...

Item #632361

October 15, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 15, 1796   Page 2 has: "By the Governor, A Proclamation For a Day of Public Thanksgiving" signed in type: Samuel Adams. This is followed by a report concerning candidates for President with names mentioned including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Pinkney, with various discussion (see).

Four pages, bit close-trimmed at t... See More  

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669556

Sam Adams signs a Proclamation...

Item #669556

October 26, 1796

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 26, 1796



* Proclamation signed in type by Sam Adams



Most of the front page first column is taken up with: "By the Governor, A PROCLAMATION For a Day of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING" signed in type: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.... See More  

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