Kentucky. Governor (1850-1851 : Helm). Petitions for pardons, 1850-1851. - View Resource

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Kentucky. Governor (1850-1851 : Helm). Petitions for pardons, 1850-1851.

Title

Petitions for pardons, 1850-1851.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122403272

Abstract

These files document Governor John Helm's use of the governor's power and privilege to pardon convicts. Included are a considerable number of petitions to the governor to both grant and deny a pardon to a man convicted of rape and sentenced to the Kentucky State Penitentiary; Governor Helm had served as defense attorney in this case prior to becoming governor.

Extent

.3 cubic ft.

Holding Repository

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6704559

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Helm, John, 1802-1867.

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Kentucky. Governor (1850-1851 : Helm)

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