Petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites, 1883-1887.

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Petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites, 1883-1887.

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These files document Governor J. Proctor Knott's use of the governor's power and privilege to pardon convicts and to postpone or remit fines. Included are petitions from and on behalf of persons convicted of a number of different crimes, primarily carrying concealed weapons, selling alcohol to minors, and manslaughter.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Knott, J. Proctor (James Proctor), 1830-1911

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Kentucky governor, 1883-1887, and U.S. congressman. From the description of J. Proctor Knott : miscellaneous papers, 1869-1908. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46612691 From the description of Speeches. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46612755 ...

Kentucky. Governor (1883-1887 : Knott)

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