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A day of thanksgiving...
A day of thanksgiving...
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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 Proclamation of President George Washington: "...and recommended by the President of this state as a day of thanksgiving to our Supreme Creator for the many peculiar acts of divine grace in favor of this country...the first request of the Supreme Executive of the United States but shutting up their houses & retiring from all kind of worldly pursuits & attending divine service and thanksgiving. The day being very wet and bad, those who could not attend public worship held it in their chambers with every becoming reverence for so great & important a day."
An item from Norfolk reports: "This day arrived from London...Thomas Jefferson, Esq. our late Ambassador at the Court of Versailles & now Secretary of State of the United States of America."
Page 3 has a poem titled: "Negro's Prayer" (see). Also a nice editorial item on the attributes of "New York", noting: "This city is now the seat of the National Government--every wise & benevolent institution should be established..." but commenting on the needs of the city as well (see).
The back page has a full column on the "Proceedings of Congress" dating from June 4 to June 25. Also two letters signed in type by: John Adams from when he was in Amsterdam during the Revolutionary War.
Four pages, a 1/2 by 2 inch piece clipped from the front leaf but not affecting any mentioned items, minor margin chipping and a few small repairs.
This title is considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government & when the federal capital was in New York, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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