William Claflin (1818-1905) was governor of Massachusetts from 1869-1872. Here is his proclamation for a statewide day of fasting and prayer for April 7, 1870. Notice the mention he makes of “The request of a few that this custom [of issuing proclamations] be discontinued…” Commonwealth of Massachusetts By His Excellency William Claflin, Governor: A Proclamation … Continue reading Proclamation – Fasting – 1870