In Congress. December 11, 1776 : Whereas, the just war into which the United States of America have been forced by Great-Britain, is likely to be still continued by the same violence and injustice which have hitherto animated the enemies of American freedom ... the Congress hereby resolve, that it be recommended to all the states, as soon as possible to appoint a day of solemn fasting and humiliation ...
Summary
Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], secretary.
Evans 15176
Journals of the Continental Congress, 137
Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
Formerly U.S. Broadside portfolio 211, no. 3aa. Pencilled at top: AC.2413.
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Date
01/01/1776
Contributors
United States. Continental Congress.
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Continental Congress Broadside Collection (Library of Congress)
Source
Library of Congress
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Public Domain