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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:
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 felon, crime, date, court, original sentence, commutation and place of incarceration.
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Title:
Respites and commutations
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates:
1854-1931
Series Number:
B0048
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