Tuesday, the 24th of May, 14 Geo. III. 1774 : This House being deeply impressed with apprehension of the great dangers to be derived to British America, from the hostile invasion of the city of Boston, in our sister colony of Massachusetts Bay, whose commerce and harbour are on the 1st day of June next to be stopped by an armed force, deem it highly necessary that the said first day of June be set apart by the members of this House as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer ...
1774
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Title
Tuesday, the 24th of May, 14 Geo. III. 1774 : This House being deeply impressed with apprehension of the great dangers to be derived to British America, from the hostile invasion of the city of Boston, in our sister colony of Massachusetts Bay, whose commerce and harbour are on the 1st day of June next to be stopped by an armed force, deem it highly necessary that the said first day of June be set apart by the members of this House as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer ...
Imprint
[Williamsburg, Va.] : [Printed by Clementina Rind], [1774]
Description
1 online resource (1 broadside)
Summary
May 24, 1774 Proclamation by the Virginia House of Burgesses to have members attend a special church service to pray that Parliament and the King will not injure American rights, particularly in light of the "hostile invasion" of Boston by British forces following the Tea Party.
Note
Caption title.
"Ordered, that this order be forthwith printed and published. By the House of Burgesses. George Wythe, C.H.B."
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"Ordered, that this order be forthwith printed and published. By the House of Burgesses. George Wythe, C.H.B."
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Indexed In
Evans 13746
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF caption title (LLMC Digital, viewed May 11, 2021).
Location
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Available in Other Form
Print version: Virginia. General Assembly. House of Burgesses. Tuesday, the 24th of May, 14. [Williamsburg] [1774]
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Place of Publication or Printing
United States -- Virginia -- Williamsburg.
Language
English
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