October 13, 1899- Theodore Roosevelt Signed Thanksgiving Proclamation State Of New York – JSA

Now, Therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, do set apart Thursday, the 26th day of November, next, as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer, and on that day I recommend that the people shall cease from their daily work, and, in their homes or in their churches, meet devoutly to thank the Almighty for the many and great blessings they have received in the past, and to pray that they may be given the strength so to order their lives as to deserve a continuation of these blessings in the future.

The signature is in black steel-tip fountain pen and grades a 8/9. The approximate size of the document is 10×14. Comes in a display that measures 15×20.

Authentication: JSA Auction House Letter