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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, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 27 January 1852 Pagination: 2 p.+dock.+collateral ; 43 x 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)

Taucke, Bernhardt, fl. 1852
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

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