"In consideration of the many undeserved Blessings conferred upon us by GOD, the Father of all Mercies; it becomes us not only in our private and usual devotion, to express our obligations to Him, as well as our dependence upon Him; but also specially to set a part a Day to be employed for this great and important Purpose:"
–John Hancock's Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 5, 1791
–John Hancock's Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 5, 1791
