Pennsylvania, ss. By the president and Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a proclamation. : As the best and greatest of beings commanded mankind into existence ... bestowing upon them understanding and many "good gifts" ... all persons are hereby fervently exhorted, to observe the Lord’s day ... Given in council, under the hand of the president, and the seal of the state, at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of November ... one thousand seven hundred and eighty two [copy 2]

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[Philadelphia, Pa.]

Printed by Francis Bailey

1782-11-20
[1782]

1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (relief cut) ; 41 x 34 cm

Calling on parents and tutors to instruct their children in piety, and directing all magistrates to prosecute and punish all persons "guilty of profanation of the Lord’s day ... or other disolute or immoral practices." Signed: John Dickinson. Attest. T. Matlack, secretary. At head of title, on either side of state seal: Printed by Francis Bailey. Printed area measures 38.2 x 23.8 cm. References: Evans 17664; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 4238.

Broadsides -- SY1782 no.4 c.2
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Conduct of life
Sunday
Sunday legislation--Pennsylvania
Vices
Christian education of children--Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania--Religious life and customs--18th century

broadsides (notices)
proclamations

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