Kentucky. Governor (1851-1855 : Powell). Petitions for pardons, 1851-1855. - View Resource

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Kentucky. Governor (1851-1855 : Powell). Petitions for pardons, 1851-1855.

Title

Petitions for pardons, 1851-1855.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122559241

Abstract

These files document Governor Lazarus W. Powell's use of the governor's power and privilege to pardon convicts. Included are petitions from people convicted of a number of different offenses, including a slave who stabbed a white man who tried to prevent him from escaping a beating.

Extent

1.2 cubic ft.

Holding Repository

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6763930

Related Entities

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Powell, L. W. (Lazarus Whitehead), 1812-1867

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Kentucky. Governor (1851-1855 : Powell)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w17v41 (corporateBody)

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