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By the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esq; governor ... of Connecticut ... A proclamation. : The race of mankind was made in a state of innocence and freedom ... Affairs are hastening fast to a crisis ... I do hereby earnestly recommend it to all, both ministers and people, frequently to meet together for social prayer to almighty God ... Given under my hand, at the Council chamber in Hartford, the 18th day of June ... 1776

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1776]
Call number: 108559
Creator: Connecticut(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (broadsheet)
Associated people: Trumbull, Jonathan, (1710-1785,)
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