By His Excellency William Greene, Esquire, Governor ... of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. ... A proclamation : Whereas the most honorable the Continental Congress, did, on the twentieth day of March last pass the following resolve ... I have therefore thought fit ... to observe the said first Thursday in May, as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer ... Given under my hand and the seal of the said state, this seventh day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine ...

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Rhode Island. Governor (1778-1786 : Greene), United States. Continental Congress
Other Authors: Greene, William, 1731-1809
Format: eBook
Language:English
Series:Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 19432.
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Online Access:Evans Digital Edition
Description
Item Description:Signed: W. Greene. By His Excellency's command, Henry Ward, secretary.
Includes the resolve of Congress, recommending that the states appoint the first Thursday in May as a day of fasting and prayer.
Printed area measures 34.1 x 18.7 cm.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 43 x 27 cm.
Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.
Place of Publication:United States -- Rhode Island -- Providence.