In Congress, November 1, 1777. Forasmuch as it is the indispensible duty of all men to adore the superintending providence of Almighty God ... Thursday the eighteenth day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise ... By order of Congress, Henry Laurens, president
Resolve of the Continental Congress followed by: State of Massachusetts-Bay. Council-chamber, in Boston, November 27, 1777. Agreeable to the above recommendation .. we have thought fit .. to observe the said day accordingly.
Imprint supplied by Evans.
Printed area measures 38.3 x 22.1 cm.
Reproduction of original from Boston Public Library.