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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00043.18 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents relating to Presidential Pardons |
| Title | Pardon of the owners of the Steamer "Osiris," convicted of endangering lives of passengers by not having sufficient amount of life preservers |
| Date | 12 July 1855 |
| Author | Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869) |
| Document Type | Government document; Legal document |
| Content Description | Convicted of endangering lives of passengers by not having sufficient amount of life preservers; sentenced to pay $500 fine and additional $71.30 for violation of U.S. transportation safety law of 30 August 1852 [5th Section]. Conditionally pardoned, in that the $500 fine be remitted while the law violation penalty [$71.30] and other court costs be paid. (c/s W.L. Marcy) |
| Subjects | President Pardon Law Maritime Disaster |
| People | Marcy, William Learned (1786-1857) Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Presidency; Law; 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 |