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Description and Holding Information
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House of Burgesses. Proclamation to attend services on June 1st; 1774 May 24
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May 24, 1774 Proclamation by the House of Burgesses to have members attend a special church service to pay that Parliament and the King will not
injure American rights, particularly in light of the hostile "invasion" of Boston following the Tea Party. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title
originally held by the Library of Congress).
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Title:
Tuesday, the 24th of May, 14 Geo. III. 1774 : This House being deeply impressed with apprehension of the great dangers to be derived to British America, from the hostile invasion of the city of Boston, in our sister colony of Massachusetts Bay, whose commerce and harbour are on the 1st day of June next to be stopped by an armed force, deem it highly necessary that the said first day of June be set apart by the members of this House as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer ...
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OCLC Number:
62822354
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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