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.
Subtitle: 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, and I do hereby 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 ..
Contributors: De Lancey, James, 1703-1760
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 40996
Publisher: Printed by James Parker
Published: 1758
Place of publication: [New York
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: New York (State) -- History -- French and Indian War, 1755-1763
Notes: 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

Bristol B1986

Shipton & Mooney 40996

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Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40996)