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The Revolutionary War...
Thanksgiving... prayer... and more...
The Revolutionary War...
Thanksgiving... prayer... and more...
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November 23, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1775 Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with: "A Proclamation for a Public Thanksgiving" which includes: "Although, in consequence of the unnatural, cruel, & barbarous measures adopted & pursued by the British Administration, great & distressing calamities are brought upon our oppressed country...we feel the dreadful effects of civil war by which America is stained with the blood of her valiant sons who have bravely fallen in the laudable defence of our rights...obliged to flee from the iron hand of tyranny or are held in the unrelenting arms of oppression...to offer up humble & fervent prayers to Almightly God for the whole British empire, especially for the United American colonies...that he would graciously smile upon our endeavours to restore peace...that he would give wisdom to the American Congress...that he would direct the general & the American armies & give them success & victory. That he would preserve & strengthen the harmony of the United Colonies..." with more. A fine & very patriotic appeal for thanksgiving. Another item includes: "...an act for the punishment of persons who shall be found guilty of holding a traiterous correspondence with the ministry of Great Britain...against the united colonies with provision, cannon, arms, ammunition, or warlike or naval stores..." and "...an engagement happened in the bay between two privateer sloops...from Newport; the engagement lasted till night when the enemy's vessels sheered off & were chased several miles by our cruizers...". The bkpg. has a terrific item titled: "A Voyage To Boston, A Poem... By the author of American Liberty, ...General Gage's Soliloquy" which references the events of the year & includes mention of Lexington & Concord & Bunker Hill, with portions including: "...as soon as they shall have compelled us to resign our liberties. General Gage's surprize at their several defeats in New England & questions his leaders thereupon. Lord Percy's answer; Greave's replay to that nobleman; Gage's raillery upon Percy for his nimble retreat on April 19, 1775. Percy's defence of his conduct on that day, & the reason for his activity; & desires them to forget Lexington for the present & turn their eyes to their late loss at Bunker's Hill. General Howe's speech concerning that action...the cutting down the Liberty Tree in Boston" with more (see photos for full text). Complete in 4 pgs., some water staining but causing no loss of readability, very slightly irregular at the spine. Measures about 8 by 10 1/4 inches.
Category: Revolutionary War
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