Win a book for the holidays. Enter to win a copy of the children’s book
Cowboy True’s Christmas Adventure.
A thanksgiving proclamation from 1855. WHEREAS, The People of the State of California have, during the past year, been significantly blessed with health, abundant harvests, and all the elements of true happiness and substantial prosperity. AND WHEREAS, It is the duty of a people thus blessed with the protecting care of Almighty God, in an appropriate manner to address devout gratitude, thanksgiving and prayer to the Great Ruler of the Universe, for the manifold blessings He has during the year been pleased to bestow. Now, therefore, I JOHN BIGLER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby appoint and set apart, THURSDAY, THE 29th DAY OF NOV. A. D. 1855, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer to the Almighty God, and all good citizens of the State are hereby requested to observe the same as such. Witness my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the City of Sacramento this the 5th day of November, A. D 1855. JOHN BIGLER.
To learn more about how Cowboy True celebrated the holidays read
Cowboy True’s Christmas Adventure.
All proceeds raised from the sale of the book go to benefit
UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
