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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04469 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1830 |
| Title | Remittitur of the forfeiture of the sloop Nun to master Winthrop S. Baker, whose ship was seized for importing slaves |
| Date | 14 June 1830 |
| Author | Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Additional authors | Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Countersigned by Secretary of State Martin Van Buren. The sloop Nun was seized in the territory of Florida. Jackson, in consideration of the premises, "divers other good and sufficient reasons," and on payment of costs, orders remission of the vessel and further orders that a "nolle proseque" be entered in all suits against her. |
| Subjects | President Pardon Slavery Slave Trade Maritime Law African American History Government and Civics |
| People | Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862) Baker, Winthop S. (fl. 1830) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Presidency; Slavery & Abolition; Law; African Americans; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |