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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
Article 18 of the 1777 State Constitution authorized the governor to grant pardons and reprieves. This power was continued
in the constitutions of 1821 and 1846 and expanded to include commutations by Article 5 of the Constitution of 1894. This
series consists of ledgers and correspondence maintained by the governor's office to track actions taken and decisions made
regarding applications for executive clemency. These volumes document various types of clemency including pardons, commutations,
and restorations of citizenship rights.
Title:
Executive clemency and pardon application ledgers and correspondence
Quantity:
13.5 cubic feet
41 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1849-1903
Series Number:
A0629
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