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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00068.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Presidential Pardons |
| Title | Pardon of Samuel Prince, convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner" |
| Date | 31 December 1851 |
| Author | Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) |
| Document Type | Legal document; Government document |
| Content Description | 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) |
| Subjects | Pardon President Law Maritime |
| People | Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) Turner, George (fl. 1851) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Law; The Presidency; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |