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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 original copies of commutations of sentences signed by the governor. Most relate to incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing but some for Auburn and Clinton are also included. Information includes name of the individual; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; and signature of governor. The official State Seal is affixed to each document.
Creator:
Title:
File of Governor's Commutations of sentence
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:
1917-1923
Series Number:
B1243