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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0048
 
 
Dates:
1854-1931
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of respites and commutations. The governor has the authority to grant pardons and respites. The respites concern stays of execution for individuals sentenced to death; commutations are reductions of sentences. Respites and commutations normally include the name of the convicted .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

2
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0043
 
 
Dates:
1819-1853, 1873-1891
 
 
Abstract:  
The series consists of printed returns of convicts discharged from state prisons, either through expiration of sentence or pardon. Returns were compiled by the clerks of Mt. Pleasant (Sing Sing), Auburn, and Clinton prisons. While they vary in specific format, returns typically provide data on most .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

3
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0045
 
 
Dates:
1866
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of statistical summary reports of admissions to and discharges from county jails. Admission reports contain summaries of the number of offenses; formal committals; felon's age, sex, race, nationality, occupational skills, marital status, past prison record or reformatory history, .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

4
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0049
 
 
Dates:
1840-1929
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of executive orders for pardons, commutations, restorations of citizenship or respites. Each order includes the date, convict's name, crime, place where tried, sentence, place of incarceration, and the governor's signature. Commutations also include the commutation terms. Respites .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives