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.Note: All of those shown below are available for purchase. To view all issues we've discovered (100+), whether available or not, select: All Newspapers with Thanksgiving Proclamations...
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.<br />
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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).
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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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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