Posted on 11/27/2002 9:03:24 AM PST by stainlessbanner
You too and those you love!
Nice post. (btw)
Had George Washington been alive today, he'd find himself thinking seriously about recruiting for Continental Army II.
May the Lord continue to bless you & your family in the coming year.
Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1777
Link to date-related documents.Mr. [William] Clingan, a delegate from Pensylvania, attended and took his seat.
Congress proceeded to the choice of a president; and, the ballots being taken,
The Honble. Henry Laurens was elected.1
[Note 1: Roberdeau wrote: "Henry Laurens, Vice President of South Carolina, a worthy, sensible, indefatigable Gentleman, was this day chosen by a unanimous vote, except his own, President of Congress." Pennsylvania Archives, First Series, V, 735.]
The committee appointed to prepare a recommendation to these states, to set apart a day of thanksgiving, brought in a report; which was agreed to as follows:
Forasmuch as it is the indispensable duty of all men to adore the superintending providence of Almighty God; to acknowledge with gratitude their obligation to him for benefits received, and to implore such farther blessings as they stand in need of; and it having pleased him in his abundant mercy not only to continue to us the innumerable bounties of his common providence, but also to smile upon us in the prosecution of a just and necessary war, for the defence and establishment of our unalienable rights and liberties; particularly in that he hath been pleased in so great a measure to prosper the means used for the support of our troops and to crown our arms with most signal success: It is therefore recommended to the legislative or executive powers of these United States, to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise; that with one heart1 and one voice the good people may express the grateful feelings of their hearts, and consecrate themselves to the service of their divine benefactor; and that together with their sincere acknowledgments and offerings, they may join the penitent confession of their manifold sins, whereby they had forfeited every favour, and their humble and earnest supplication that it may please God, through the merits of Jesus Christ, mercifully to forgive and blot them out of remembrance; that it may please him graciously to afford his blessing on the governments of these states respectively, and prosper the public council of the whole; to inspire our commanders both by land and sea, and all under them, with that wisdom and fortitude which may render them fit instruments, under the providence of Almighty God, to secure for these United States the greatest of all human blessings, independence and peace; that it may please him to prosper the trade and manufactures of the people and the labour of the husbandman, that our land may yet yield its increase; to take schools and seminaries of education, so necessary for cultivating the principles of true liberty, virtue and piety, under his nurturing hand, and to prosper the means of religion for the promotion and enlargement of that kingdom which consisteth "in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost." And it is further recommended, that servile labour, and such recreation as, though at other times innocent, may be unbecoming the purpose of this appointment, be omitted on so solemn an occasion.2The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,[Note 1: The original read: "That at one time and with one voice."][Note 2: This report, in the writing of Samuel Adams, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 24, folio 431.]
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock on Monday.
None of the contestents got it! I think Alex was a little dismayed. Had they read this thread, they may have got it!
Have a great Turkey Day everyone.
A George Washington/Thanksgiving Day Bump
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.