In Congress. December 11, 1776
Subtitle: 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 ...
Contributors: Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.; Continental Congress Broadside Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Re-printed by Eben. Watson
Published: 1776
Place of publication: Hartford
Language: eng
Subjects: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.; United States -- Moral conditions.
Notes: Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thompson [i.e. Thomson], secretary.
Evans 15176
Journals of the Continental Congress, 137