Historical Document: 1812 Proclamation

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This is a PDF copy of the 1812 Proclamation calling for Prayer and Humiliation signed by James Madison, president from 1809 to 1817, during the time of war.

The Proclamation closes with these words:

“Given at Washington the 9th day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve.