Petitions for respites, 1851-1855.

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Petitions for respites, 1851-1855.

These files document Governor Lazarus W. Powell's use of the governor's power and privilege to postpone fines imposed by local courts. Included are petitions from people convicted of a number of different offenses, such as breach of peace and various liquor infractions.

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

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Kentucky. Governor (1851-1855 : Powell)

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