By the Honourable Thomas Fitch, Esq., governor of His Majesty's Colony of Connecticut, in New-England, in America [electronic resource] : a proclamation for a day of public fasting & prayer : the righteous judgments of God, who in the course of His all-governing providence hath permitted, the enemies of our holy religion, and of our nation, and land, with the barbarous savages of the wilderness ..

By His Excellency Richard Earl of Bellomont, captain general and governour in chief of His Majesties province of New-York ... A proclamation[.] Whereas there is nothing more evident in Holy Scriptures, than when a nation or people do with-draw their affections from God and his holy ordinances, and suffer themselves to be mis-guided by their wild and natural appetites ... I have therefore thought fit ... to publish & proclaim a solemn day of fast and prayer ... Wednesday the 26th of this instant October ... Given under my hand at Fort William Henry this sixth day of October, 1698 ...

New York (State). Governor (1698-1701 : Bellomont).
Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701.

January 1698

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: Bellomont. By His Excellency's command, B. Cosens, cl. Concilij. God save th...

By the King, a proclamation for a general fast for the imploring a blessing from Almighty God upon His Majesty and all his dominions, and for averting of those judgments which our manifold sins and provocations have most justly deserved ...

England and Wales. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III)
William III, King of England, 1650-1702.

September 1698

1 broadside."Given at our court at Kensington, the twelfth day of March, 1698/9, in the eleventh yea...

A form of prayer, to be used in all churches, chapels and places of public worship, according to the usage of the Church of England, throughout His Majesty's province of Nova-Scotia, on Friday, the twelfth day of June, 1807 [electronic resource] : being the day appointed by proclamation for a general fast and humiliation before Almighty God, by sending up our prayers and supplications to the Divine Majesty : for obtaining the pardon of our sins, and for adverting those heavy judgments which our manifold provocations have most justly deserved, and imploring His blessing on the arms of His Majesty by sea and land, and for restoring and perpetuating peace, safety and prosperity to Himself, and to His Kingdom.

United Church of England and Ireland. Diocese of Nova Scotia.

January 1807

"By Command of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor."Fleming, P. Atlantic Canadian imprints, 1800-...

By the Honourable Spencer Phips, Esq., lieutenant-governour and commander in chief, for the time being, of His Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England [electronic resource] : a proclamation for a publick fast : whereas, not withstanding the methods used by this government to retain the Indian tribes, inhabiting the eastern parts of this province, in their obedience to His Majesty, and in peace and friendship with his good subjects here ..

Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757.
Massachusetts. Lieutenant-Governor (1732-1757 : Phips)

Signed and dated: Given at the Council-Chamber in Boston, the sixth day of September, 1745 ... S. Ph...

State of New-Hampshire. In Committee of Safety, Exeter. April 14th, 1789. Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have recommended that Wednesday the twenty-sixth instant be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer throughout the

New Hampshire. Committee of Safety.

January 1780

Imprint 3.; U.S. Continental Congress 1780.; On verso: Proclamation for a Fast Apr. 26.1780

State of Connecticut by His Excellency John H. Trumbull governor a proclamation : the constitution of Connecticut pronounces it "the duty of all men to worship the Supreme Being ... " ... To this end, and in accordance with the pious customs of many generations, I appoint Friday, the fifteenth of April next, as a day of fasting and prayer ... Given under my hand and seal of the state at the Capitol, in Hartford, this fourth day of April ... one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven ...

Connecticut. Governor (1925-1931 : Trumbull)

Arms of the state of Connecticut printed at head and state seal printed at lower left.Signed: John H...

State of New Hampshire. By the Council and House of representatives. A proclamation for a general fast ... and do hereby appoint Thursday the seventh day of August next, to be observed as a day of public humiliation, fasting and prayer throughou

New Hampshire. General court.

January 1777

Imprint 3.; Thanksgiving proclamation.; On verso: Proclamation for a fast, July 1777

State of New-Hampshire. A proclamation, for a day of public fasting and prayer. To dedicate in the spring of each revolving year a day of fasting and prayer, is a custom worthy of the principles of our pious ancestors and one which cannot be too

New Hampshire. Governor. Benjamin Pierce.

January 1828

Imprint 2.; Thanksgiving proclamation.; On verso: 1828 N.H. Rev. E. Abbot Greenland, First Day

By His Excellency Benjamin Fletcher, captain general and governour in chief of the province of New-York ... A proclamation[.] Whereas the manifold sins and transgressions that are committed against Almighty God, are a just cause of provocation ... I have therefore ... thought fit to appoint, that Fryday, the twenty seventh day of March next ensuing, be observed and kept a solemn day of fasting and humiliation throughout this province ... Given at His Majesties fort in New-York, the 27th day of February ... annoq; Domini 1695,6.

New York (State). Governor (1692-1698 : Fletcher).
Fletcher, Benjamin, 1640-1703.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: Ben. Fletcher. God save the King.Royal arms at head of title

State of Connecticut by His Excellency Marcus H. Holcomb governor a proclamation : ... I ... appoint Friday, the twenty-ninth day of March next as a day of fasting and prayer ...

Connecticut. Governor (1915-1921 : Holcomb)

Arms of Connecticut printed at head of sheet; state seal printed at lower left.Signed: M.H. Holcomb....

National Fast: A Proclamation by the President of the United States

Lincoln, Abraham
Washburn, Israel, Jr.

January 1861

A flyer printed at the direction of Israel Washburn, Governor of the State of Maine, to be distribut...

Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England. By His Excellency and Council. ... Thursday, the twenty ninth of December currant, to be kept as a day of solemn prayer with fasting ...

Massachusetts. Governor (1692-1695 : Phips).
Phips, William, Sir, 1651-1695.
Massachusetts. Council.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: Boston, December 20. 1692. Isaac Addington, secr.Benjamin Harris was printer...

Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. By His Excellency, Richard, Earl of Bellomont ... A proclamation for a general fast. ... Thursday the twenty-fifth of April next ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the twentieth day of March, 1699 [new style, 1700].

Massachusetts. Governor (1699-1700 : Bellomont).
Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701.

1 sheet ([1] p.) : coat of arms.Signed: By order of His Excellency & Council. Isaac Addington secr. ...

By His Excellency Richard Earl of Bellomont Captain General and Governour in Chief of His Majesties Province of New York ... A proclamation [Declaring a solemn day of fast & prayer shall be kept and observed by all persons on Wednesday 26th of O

New York (Colony) Governor (Richard Coote, 2d Earl of Bellomont.).

January 1698

Evans 843.; On verso, Piece 1: 944. I. P.R.O., October 6, 1698, Cal. 1697-1698, No. 944 I, Evans ...

At a General Court held at Boston the 16th. of March 1680,1. The solemn consideration of those awful threatnings that are in the face of divine Providence ... This court doth therefore appoint the 21st. day of April next to be observed as a day of fasting and prayer ...

Massachusetts. General Court.

1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (relief cut) ; 31 x 21 cm.Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secr'.Imprint ...

By His Excellency Richard Earl of Bellomont, captain general and governour in chief of His Majesties province of New-York ... A proclamation[.] Whereas there is nothing more evident in Holy Scriptures, than when a nation or people do with-draw their affections from God and his holy ordinances, and suffer themselves to be mis-guided by their wild and natural appetites ... I have therefore thought fit ... to publish & proclaim a solemn day of fast and prayer ... Wednesday the 26th of this instant October ... Given under my hand at Fort William Henry this sixth day of October, 1698 ...

New York (State). Governor (1698-1701 : Bellomont).
Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701.

January 1698

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: Bellomont. By His Excellency's command, B. Cosens, cl. Concilij. God save th...

By the King, a proclamation for a general fast for the imploring a blessing from Almighty God upon His Majesty and all his dominions, and for averting of those judgments which our manifold sins and provocations have most justly deserved ...

England and Wales. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III)
William III, King of England, 1650-1702.

September 1698

1 broadside."Given at our court at Kensington, the twelfth day of March, 1698/9, in the eleventh yea...

A form of prayer, to be used in all churches, chapels and places of public worship, according to the usage of the Church of England, throughout His Majesty's province of Nova-Scotia, on Friday, the twelfth day of June, 1807 [electronic resource] : being the day appointed by proclamation for a general fast and humiliation before Almighty God, by sending up our prayers and supplications to the Divine Majesty : for obtaining the pardon of our sins, and for adverting those heavy judgments which our manifold provocations have most justly deserved, and imploring His blessing on the arms of His Majesty by sea and land, and for restoring and perpetuating peace, safety and prosperity to Himself, and to His Kingdom.

United Church of England and Ireland. Diocese of Nova Scotia.

January 1807

"By Command of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor."Fleming, P. Atlantic Canadian imprints, 1800-...

By the Honourable Spencer Phips, Esq., lieutenant-governour and commander in chief, for the time being, of His Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England [electronic resource] : a proclamation for a publick fast : whereas, not withstanding the methods used by this government to retain the Indian tribes, inhabiting the eastern parts of this province, in their obedience to His Majesty, and in peace and friendship with his good subjects here ..

Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757.
Massachusetts. Lieutenant-Governor (1732-1757 : Phips)

Signed and dated: Given at the Council-Chamber in Boston, the sixth day of September, 1745 ... S. Ph...

State of New-Hampshire. In Committee of Safety, Exeter. April 14th, 1789. Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have recommended that Wednesday the twenty-sixth instant be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer throughout the

New Hampshire. Committee of Safety.

January 1780

Imprint 3.; U.S. Continental Congress 1780.; On verso: Proclamation for a Fast Apr. 26.1780

State of Connecticut by His Excellency John H. Trumbull governor a proclamation : the constitution of Connecticut pronounces it "the duty of all men to worship the Supreme Being ... " ... To this end, and in accordance with the pious customs of many generations, I appoint Friday, the fifteenth of April next, as a day of fasting and prayer ... Given under my hand and seal of the state at the Capitol, in Hartford, this fourth day of April ... one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven ...

Connecticut. Governor (1925-1931 : Trumbull)

Arms of the state of Connecticut printed at head and state seal printed at lower left.Signed: John H...

State of New Hampshire. By the Council and House of representatives. A proclamation for a general fast ... and do hereby appoint Thursday the seventh day of August next, to be observed as a day of public humiliation, fasting and prayer throughou

New Hampshire. General court.

January 1777

Imprint 3.; Thanksgiving proclamation.; On verso: Proclamation for a fast, July 1777

State of New-Hampshire. A proclamation, for a day of public fasting and prayer. To dedicate in the spring of each revolving year a day of fasting and prayer, is a custom worthy of the principles of our pious ancestors and one which cannot be too

New Hampshire. Governor. Benjamin Pierce.

January 1828

Imprint 2.; Thanksgiving proclamation.; On verso: 1828 N.H. Rev. E. Abbot Greenland, First Day

By His Excellency Benjamin Fletcher, captain general and governour in chief of the province of New-York ... A proclamation[.] Whereas the manifold sins and transgressions that are committed against Almighty God, are a just cause of provocation ... I have therefore ... thought fit to appoint, that Fryday, the twenty seventh day of March next ensuing, be observed and kept a solemn day of fasting and humiliation throughout this province ... Given at His Majesties fort in New-York, the 27th day of February ... annoq; Domini 1695,6.

New York (State). Governor (1692-1698 : Fletcher).
Fletcher, Benjamin, 1640-1703.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: Ben. Fletcher. God save the King.Royal arms at head of title

State of Connecticut by His Excellency Marcus H. Holcomb governor a proclamation : ... I ... appoint Friday, the twenty-ninth day of March next as a day of fasting and prayer ...

Connecticut. Governor (1915-1921 : Holcomb)

Arms of Connecticut printed at head of sheet; state seal printed at lower left.Signed: M.H. Holcomb....

National Fast: A Proclamation by the President of the United States

Lincoln, Abraham
Washburn, Israel, Jr.

January 1861

A flyer printed at the direction of Israel Washburn, Governor of the State of Maine, to be distribut...

Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England. By His Excellency and Council. ... Thursday, the twenty ninth of December currant, to be kept as a day of solemn prayer with fasting ...

Massachusetts. Governor (1692-1695 : Phips).
Phips, William, Sir, 1651-1695.
Massachusetts. Council.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: Boston, December 20. 1692. Isaac Addington, secr.Benjamin Harris was printer...

Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. By His Excellency, Richard, Earl of Bellomont ... A proclamation for a general fast. ... Thursday the twenty-fifth of April next ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston the twentieth day of March, 1699 [new style, 1700].

Massachusetts. Governor (1699-1700 : Bellomont).
Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701.

1 sheet ([1] p.) : coat of arms.Signed: By order of His Excellency & Council. Isaac Addington secr. ...

By His Excellency Richard Earl of Bellomont Captain General and Governour in Chief of His Majesties Province of New York ... A proclamation [Declaring a solemn day of fast & prayer shall be kept and observed by all persons on Wednesday 26th of O

New York (Colony) Governor (Richard Coote, 2d Earl of Bellomont.).

January 1698

Evans 843.; On verso, Piece 1: 944. I. P.R.O., October 6, 1698, Cal. 1697-1698, No. 944 I, Evans ...

At a General Court held at Boston the 16th. of March 1680,1. The solemn consideration of those awful threatnings that are in the face of divine Providence ... This court doth therefore appoint the 21st. day of April next to be observed as a day of fasting and prayer ...

Massachusetts. General Court.

1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (relief cut) ; 31 x 21 cm.Signed: By the Court, Edward Rawson secr'.Imprint ...

By His Excellency Richard Earl of Bellomont, captain general and governour in chief of His Majesties province of New-York ... A proclamation[.] Whereas there is nothing more evident in Holy Scriptures, than when a nation or people do with-draw their affections from God and his holy ordinances, and suffer themselves to be mis-guided by their wild and natural appetites ... I have therefore thought fit ... to publish & proclaim a solemn day of fast and prayer ... Wednesday the 26th of this instant October ... Given under my hand at Fort William Henry this sixth day of October, 1698 ...

New York (State). Governor (1698-1701 : Bellomont).
Bellomont, Richard Coote, Earl of, 1636-1701.

January 1698

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: Bellomont. By His Excellency's command, B. Cosens, cl. Concilij. God save th...

By the King, a proclamation for a general fast for the imploring a blessing from Almighty God upon His Majesty and all his dominions, and for averting of those judgments which our manifold sins and provocations have most justly deserved ...

England and Wales. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III)
William III, King of England, 1650-1702.

September 1698

1 broadside."Given at our court at Kensington, the twelfth day of March, 1698/9, in the eleventh yea...

A form of prayer, to be used in all churches, chapels and places of public worship, according to the usage of the Church of England, throughout His Majesty's province of Nova-Scotia, on Friday, the twelfth day of June, 1807 [electronic resource] : being the day appointed by proclamation for a general fast and humiliation before Almighty God, by sending up our prayers and supplications to the Divine Majesty : for obtaining the pardon of our sins, and for adverting those heavy judgments which our manifold provocations have most justly deserved, and imploring His blessing on the arms of His Majesty by sea and land, and for restoring and perpetuating peace, safety and prosperity to Himself, and to His Kingdom.

United Church of England and Ireland. Diocese of Nova Scotia.

January 1807

"By Command of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor."Fleming, P. Atlantic Canadian imprints, 1800-...

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