Originally published in 1662, there have been numerous editions and several revisions. In 1733, Benjamin Franklin gave his 1717 copy to the Library Company of Philadelphia, another of my favorite archival institutions..

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The ever-smitten Henry added:
"I hope in God you keep up your spirits and are in perfect health....I took this opportunity to write to the dearest object of my affections. Believe me I think continually of you."

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They're making it look easy...

The true story of Thanksgiving is far more interesting than the tale often told to children to this day, and one that is still shared far too rarely...

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Writing about Hale, her accomplishments, and the lives she influenced in my #book "We Gather Together," was just part of the long, unexpected, and misconstrued journey that the American holiday of Thanksgiving has taken over the years. The true story of Thanksgiving is still shared far too rarely..

He entreated the "Lord and Ruler of Nations...to pardon our national and other transgressions—to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually—to render our national government a blessing to all the people ..."

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At the end of the proclamation, the Orders noted:
"A strict observance to be paid by the Army to this proclamation and the Chaplains are to prepare and deliver discourses suitable to it."

Lt. William McKendry wrote in his diary Dec 9, 1779: “Thanksgiving-day the Troops drew one Gill of Rum”

the proclamation continued:
"...to Almighty God for His mercies and of prayer for the continuance of His favor & protection to these United States—to beseech His gracious influence on our public councils—that He would go forth with our hosts and crown our arms with victory ...."

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Taken from General Orders issued on December 22, 1778, from Head-Quarters at Middle-Brook N.J.
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