Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Pardon of Bernhardt Taucke, convicted of over-boarding his Brig "Caroline." Inlcudes certification letter.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.12 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: January 27, 1852 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; : collateral ; Height: 43 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy
Taucke's vessel, the Danish Brig. "Caroline," was seized for it being over the 11 passenger limit. Remission of fine of $150, which has been noted on p. 3 by P. Riley of Boston. (c/s Daniel Webster)
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