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Proclamation Manuscript Collection

Coverage: 
1868–1887
Source: 
Papers, 1 foot

Description
Subject collection. Proclamations issued by governors and American Indian chiefs recognizing special days and events in several states and territories of the United States. Included are days of thanksgiving, fasting, prayer and humiliation, Arbor Day, and mourning for the death of President James A. Garfield.