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Proclamation of President Lincoln

Summary

President Lincoln gives thanks to God for the victories of the Federal army, but grieves for the heavy losses. He invites citizens to remember the fallen and ask God for an end to the fighting on Thanksgiving, which is the following week.

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Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: July 22nd, 1863

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Politics

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