Carl’s signature on his emigration petition, the rest of which was penned by a clerk. The closing reads:
“Hocherrichtungsvoll verharrend,
Annaberg am 13. Dezember 1853.
Carl Gottlob Wiederänders Böttchermeister”
“With highest hopes, I remain
Annaberg, December 13, 1853
Carl Gottlob Wiederänders
Master cooper”

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