By His Excellency William Greene, Esquire, Governor ... of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. ... A proclamation.
Subtitle: Whereas the most honorable the Continental Congress, did, on the twentieth day of March last pass the following resolve ... I have therefore thought fit ... to observe the said first Thursday in May, as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer ... Given under my hand and the seal of the said state, this seventh day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine ...
Contributors: Greene, William, 1731-1809.; United States. Continental Congress.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 19432.
Publisher: Printed by Southwick and Wheeler.
Published: 1779
Place of publication: Providence
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: Broadsides.
Notes: Signed: W. Greene. By His Excellency's command, Henry Ward, secretary.

Includes the resolve of Congress, recommending that the states appoint the first Thursday in May as a day of fasting and prayer.

Printed area measures 34.1 x 18.7 cm.

Evans 19432.

Alden, J.E.  Rhode Island, 778.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 19432).