By the Honourable James De Lancey, Esq ; His Majesty's lieutenant governor and commander in chief, in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation : Whereas our only refuge in times of public calamity and danger, is in the almighty power, wisdom, and goodness of God ... I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of His Majesty's Council, to order and appoint ... that Friday the twelfth day of May next, be observed throughout this province, as a day of public humiliation, fasting and prayer ... Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Fort-George, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of April, one thousand seven hundred and fifty eight ...
1758
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Proclamation (1758 April 14)
Title
By the Honourable James De Lancey, Esq ; His Majesty's lieutenant governor and commander in chief, in and over the province of New-York ... A proclamation : Whereas our only refuge in times of public calamity and danger, is in the almighty power, wisdom, and goodness of God ... I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of His Majesty's Council, to order and appoint ... that Friday the twelfth day of May next, be observed throughout this province, as a day of public humiliation, fasting and prayer ... Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Fort-George, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of April, one thousand seven hundred and fifty eight ...
Imprint
[New York?] : [Printed by James Parker?], [1758]
Description
1 online resource (1 broadside)
Summary
March 14, 1758 Proclamation by Lt. Governor, as Acting Governor, James De Lancey ordering May 12th as a day of fasting in reparation for sins and provocations and for actions of the enemies of Britain. Of note, the French-Indian War was underway during this time.
Note
Signed: James De Lancey. By His Honour's command, Gw. Banyar, depy. secry. God save the King.
James Parker was the printer for the state of New York at this time.
Royal arms at head of title.
James Parker was the printer for the state of New York at this time.
Royal arms at head of title.
Indexed In
Bristol B1986
Shipton & Mooney 40996
Shipton & Mooney 40996
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption title (LLMC Digital, viewed January 8, 2020).
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Place of Publication or Printing
United States -- New York -- New York.
Language
English
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