Governors--Maryland
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Governor Philip F. Thomas Proclamation
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-074
Scope and Contents
Philip Francis Thomas, the Governor of Maryland, issued a proclamation that Thursday, November 23, 1848 was a "day of thanksgiving to ALMIGHTY GOD, to be kept and observed by the good people of the State of Maryland..." The document bears no official seal but it is dated October 13, 1848. The lower left-hand corner does include the statement: By the Governor, R.C. Hollyday, Secretary of State.
Dates:
1848 November 23
Found in:
Special Collections
Thomas George Pratt Broadside
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-020
Scope and Contents
As governor of Maryland, Thomas G. Pratt issued a proclamation designating Thursday, November 16, 1846, to be observed as a day of public thanksgiving in the state of Maryland. At that time, it was customary for the governor to annually assign such a day. This proclamation is dated October 8, 1846.
Dates:
1846 October 8
Found in:
Special Collections