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Proclamation
Proclamation of Spencer Phips regarding the war against France and the need to raise troops
Date
July 10, 1756
Dimensions1 textual record ; 38.9 x 31.9 cm
Origin
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Object NumberS001/D1.3,3.4
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentProclamation of a public fast by the governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Spencer Phips (1685-1757), aimed at preparing the population for a raising of troops during the early years of the Seven Years’ War (1754-1763). In the Protestant tradition, a public fast was a day of penitence and fasting during which the faithful acknowledged that God was imposing a test or a humiliation upon them for their sins, in this case war. At the same time, the people were expected to discuss the way they would express their repentance, in this case by taking up arms and doing battle against the French invaders and their Indigenous allies. NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
Statement of responsibility: John Draper.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
Statement of responsibility: John Draper.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
Status
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