“A Discourse Delivered, at the Roman Catholic Church in Boston, on the 9th of May, 1798, a Day Remembered by the President for Humiliation and Prayer throughout the United States”, 1798
Scope and Contents
Consists of one manuscript, "A Discourse Delivered, at the Roman Catholic Church in Boston, on the 9th of May, 1798, a Day Remembered by the President for Humiliation and Prayer throughout the United States" (1798) composed by Boston-born, revolutionary, and Catholic priest, John Thayer. In 1798, President John Adams requested a national day of fasting and prayer in response to the brewing naval war between France and the United States. In response, John Thayer's Catholic sermon focused on pro-American, Federalist, and anti-French themes.
Dates
- Creation: 1798
Creator
- From the Collection: Thayer, John, 1758-1815 (Person)
Access Note
Folder 1 contains the fragile original and is closed. A preservation copy available for use in folder 2.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 container)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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