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Scope and Content Note

This series consists of executive pardons, respites, commutations, restorations of citizenship, and certificates of good conduct issued to convicted criminals by the State of New York. Each clemency record is stamped with the case number and, with the exception of earlier years, the date it was filed. Information provided by each record includes: county where convicted; month and year of conviction; name of criminal; crime convicted of; sentence, including a description of sentence already served and parole or discharge dates, if applicable; type of clemency granted, including a description in the change of status of the sentence, if applicable; terms and conditions of clemency, if applicable; names, signatures, and date signed of either the Governor or Board of Parole; and name, signature, and date signed of the Secretary of State or his deputy.