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In Congress, Saturday, March 16, 1776 : In times of impending calamity and distress ... The Congress therefore ... do earnestly recommend, that Friday, the seventeenth day of May next, be observed by the said colonies as a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer ...

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Corporate Authors:	United States. Continental Congress, Gale (Firm), Massachusetts. General Court (Author)
Other Authors:	Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803 (Printer)
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Language:	English
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