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Proclamation signed by George Washington...



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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 & denominations...to set apart & observe Thursday the 19th day of February next as a day of public Thanksgiving & prayer..." (see)
Four pages, untrimmed margins, very nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's