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BROADSIDE - ADAMS, John (1735 - 1826). Broadside s

Philadelphia: 23 March 1798. Printed broadside, signed in print by John Adams and countersigned in print by Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, printed seal of the United States at head of title, 1 sheet (410 x 335 mm). Condition: folds, minor losses at to upper corners, spot of browning in upper margin with small puncture, signature to verso in ink. As the safety and prosperity of nations ultimately and essentially depend on the protection and the blessing of almighty God ... I do hereby recommend, that Wednesday the ninth day of May next be observed throughout the United States, as a day of solemn humiliation, fasting and prayer ... Given under my hand and the seal of the United States of America, at Philadelphia, this twenty-third day of March ... one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight... by the President, John Adams. Evans 34797

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