Pardons, parole and clemency files, 1829-1831.

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Pardons, parole and clemency files, 1829-1831.

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The Ala. Governor has the power to grant commutations to persons under sentence of death and to remit fines and forfeitures. This series consists of letters, petitions and pardon certificates relating to pardons from crimes, parole from sentences and remission of fines imposed. Some of the letters describe the crime in detail and give reasons why executive clemency should be granted. This series contains numerous letters and petitions requesting a pardon for Thomas Waddle of Lauderdale Co. who was sentenced to death for the murder of James May. Other criminals discussed include William Brasil (Brazil?), Charles Collier, Benjamin Eaton Frazier, Harrison Hood, and Moses Roberson. Other interesting cases include jailer John Huddleston fined for the negligent escape of prisoner Henry Augustine, John Patterson convicted for betting at cards and backgammon, and Adam Sheffield of St. Clair Co. convicted of violating stray livestock regulations.

Originals 5 folders.Copies One microfilm reel.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Roberson, Moses.

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Brasil, William.

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Waddle, Thomas.

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May, J. Lewis (James Lewis), 1873-

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Epithet: author and critic British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000135.0x00030f Epithet: author British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000544.0x00003e Biographical Note James Lewis May was a prolific author, translator, and publisher of the first half of the twentieth century. In 1936,...

Huddleston, John.

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Brazill, William J.

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Hood, Harrison.

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Augustine, Henry.

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Collier, Charles.

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Sheffield, Adam.

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Moore, Gabriel, approximately 1785-1845

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Moore was a U.S. Senator from Alabama, 1831-37, after which he moved to Texas where he died in 1845. Moore also served as a U.S. Congressman representing Alabama, 1821-29, and as Governor, 1829-31. From the description of Letter, 1836. (Auburn University). WorldCat record id: 37523707 Ala. Governor, Ala. Senator, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representative. Gabriel Moore moved to Huntsville, Ala. from N.C. in 1810. He served in the territorial legislature ...

Frazier, Benjamin Eaton.

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Alabama. Governor (1829-1831 : G. Moore).

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Patterson, John E.

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Physician from Ohio who served on various hospital ships and in various hospitals during the Civil War. From the description of Papers, 1825-1869. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20019651 Epithet: of Add MS 37315 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001300.0x0000d5 ...