Presidential Pardon, of David Blair

Containers:

Closed Stacks, Drawer 22

Creator:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Extent:

1 pages

Scope and content:

Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 sheet

Dimensions:

42 x 27 cm

Subjects:

Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Presidency
Government records

Names:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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