Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Pardon of Samuel Prince, convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner."

GLC00068.07

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GLC#
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Type
Documents
Date
December 31, 1851
Author/Creator
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Title
Pardon of Samuel Prince, convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner."
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 43 cm, Width: 27 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

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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