July 26, 1776

Henry Miller’s almanac for 1777 was already finished and available for sale in July 1776, according to this advertisement in Miller’s newspaper. He had been printing German-language almanacs every year since 1762. Miller’s almanac relied on the astronomical calculations of David Rittenhouse and, like other almanacs, typically included geographical and historical information as well as remedies for common medical issues. Although he kept this initial advertisement minimal, Miller said his readers might hear more information about the almanac in the future.

Pennsylvanischer Staatsbote
Printed by Henry Miller

Der Neue, Verbesserte- und Zuverläßige Americanische 
Calender 
auf das 1777ste Jahr,
Den der Verleger dieser Zeitung jährlich herausgibt,
ist nun auch fertig und zu haben.
Man wird künftig wol was mehr davon melden.