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Whereas it has pleased Almighty God, in his holy and sovereign Providence, to involve His Majesty's Dominions in War, which, notwithstanding the many instances of success, which, through Divine favor, have attended the arms of His Majesty and his allies, ought to be regarded as an effect of the anger of God against us; and, whereas, this government have, upon mature consideration, determined by the Divine permission, to prosecute an expedition against His Majesty's enemies, upon the success of which, the prosperity of His Majesty's subjects in North America, and more especially in this Province, does under God, much depend, &c., &c., therefore the 28th day of February instant, is appointed for a general fast, to be observed with fervent prayers and supplications, and all labor and recreation are strictly forbidden.
gpt
Given at the Province House, in Boston, the 18th day of February, 1744.