Pardon papers, 1870-1899.

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Pardon papers, 1870-1899.

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Letters and certificates relating to the pardon of prisoners. Most pardons by Maryland governors, but also contains presidential pardons of federal prisoners (1878, 1892). See also pardon-related documents found in the GOVERNOR Miscellaneous Papers [MSA S1274] and the SECRETARY OF STATE Pardon Papers series [MSA S1031].

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Maryland State Archives

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