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<Circular Letter to the Governors of His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations in America, directing a Day of Thanksgiving to be observed in the said Colonies on the happy Conclusion of Peace.>
To Arthur Dobbs Esqr. Governor of North Carolina
Sir
The King having judged it proper that a publick Thanksgiving to Almighty God should be observed throughout all His Majesty's Colonies in America, on the happy Conclusion of the Peace; We have received His Majesty's Commands to signify to you His Royal Pleasure, that you do, upon Receipt of this Letter, appoint a proper and early Day of Thanksgiving, to be observed by all His Majesty's good Subjects under your Government, in such manner, and with such Forms of Prayer, as have been usual on like Occasions. We are
Sir &ca.
Shelburne,
< N.B. A like Letter was sent to the Governors of all His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations.>
