Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Pardon of Samuel Prince, convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner."
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.07 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 31, 1851 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 43 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy
Convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner"; sentenced to pay a $50 fine for each of the 24 passengers who were in excess of amount allowed [$1200 total] and court costs. Pardon is a remission of forfeiture while still upholding the above stated fines. (c/s Daniel Webster)
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