File of governor's commutations of sentence B1243

File of governor's commutations of sentence

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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 sentence signed by the governor. Most relate to Sing Sing inmates but some for Auburn and Clinton inmates are also included. Information includes name of inmate; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; and signature of governor.

Creator:

Sing Sing Prison

Title:

File of governor's commutations of sentence

Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:

1917-1923

Series Number:

B1243

Arrangement

Chronological by date of commutation.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains original copies of approximately fifty commutations of sentence signed by the governor. They relate principally to Sing Sing inmates but also include commutations from Auburn and Clinton inmates. Information contained in each commutation includes: name of inmate; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; and signature of governor.

The official State Seal is affixed to each document.