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Dunlap, John, 1747-1812 The Pennsylvania packet, or, the general advertiser [No. 686 (December 6, 1780)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06665 Author/Creator: Dunlap, John, 1747-1812 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 6 December 1780 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 39.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Prints the Continental Congress's proclamation of a day of "public Thanksgiving and prayer." There is also an article on national fiscal matters and "Doctor Shippen's Vindication" for charges of neglect to soldiers during the American Revolution. Contains other news from around the colonies and many advertisements.

Dunlap, John, 1747-1812

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