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Polk, James K. (1795-1849) [Pardon of Robert Baker for engaging in the slave trade].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.11 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (1795-1849) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 30 March 1846 Pagination: 2 p.+dock.+collateral letters 37 x 24 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned by James Buchanan. Baker, 1st mate on the Brig "Montivedio", was convicted of engaging in the slave trade between Africa and Brazil and sentenced to serve 6 months in prison and pay a $500 fine and court costs. Pardoned after serving twelve months in prison because of his poverty (inability to pay the fine) and excellent conduct.

Baker, Robert, fl. 1846
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849

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