Proclamation. Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God the Father of all mercies: It is therefore recommended to the several states to set apart Thursday the seventh day of December next to be observed as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer ... Done in Congress, this eighteenth day of October, 1780
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United States ; Continental Congress. ; Connecticut ; Governor (1769-1784 : Trumbull) ; Trumbull, Jonathan ; 1710-1785
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To the honourable magistrates, and worthy electors of King's County, on Nassau-Island, in the colony of New-York: Gentlemen, January 23, 1776. It is with sensible and singular pleasure I meet you here this day, and on this constitutional occasion. We are now assembled to manifest to the whole world, our duty and loyalty to our rightful and gracious Sovereign Lord King George the Third
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Freeholder.
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Whereas, many persons, at and below the White-Plains, in the county of West-Chester, by reason of the ravages of the enemy, are greatly distressed for want of provision to support their families: ... I do hereby authorize ... permission to any person or persons ... to carry or drive to their respective dwellings, the necessary provisions for their families
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United States ; Continental Army. ; McDougall, Alexander ; 1732-1786 ; Loudon, Samuel ; 1727?-1813
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A new touch on the times: Well adapted to the distressing situation of every sea-port town ; Our best beloved they are gone