Ronald Reagan typed letter signed, "Dutch"
as President. One page, partially printed, Washington, D.C., July 1, 1837. Sight: 10"H x 7.5"W; Frame: 14"H x 12"W. The document instructs the Secretary of State to affix the Great Seal of the United States to "the President's order remitting the penalty incurred by James Renne, master of the ship Gondola." NOTE: The ship Gondola, captained by James Renne, was a major participant in North Atlantic trade between the United States and the United Kingdom. Renne incurred fines from customs authorities in 1837. He appealed the fines convincing the United States Attorney that the transgression was inadvertent. President Van Buren ordered the fines be remitted to Captain Renne.
Ronald Reagan typed letter signed, "Dutch"
as President. One page, partially printed, Washington, D.C., July 1, 1837. Sight: 10"H x 7.5"W; Frame: 14"H x 12"W. The document instructs the Secretary of State to affix the Great Seal of the United States to "the President's order remitting the penalty incurred by James Renne, master of the ship Gondola." NOTE: The ship Gondola, captained by James Renne, was a major participant in North Atlantic trade between the United States and the United Kingdom. Renne incurred fines from customs authorities in 1837. He appealed the fines convincing the United States Attorney that the transgression was inadvertent. President Van Buren ordered the fines be remitted to Captain Renne.
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