Extraditions and requisitions files, 1845-1847.

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Alabama. Governor (1845-1847 : Martin). Extraditions and requisitions files, 1845-1847.

Extraditions and requisitions files, 1845-1847.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78212819

The governor is the chief executive of the state whose function is to administer the laws of the state. One of the activities used to accomplish this function is the extraditing of criminals. This process may also be referred to as requisition and involves either a request from the Governor of Alabama for the return of criminals who have escaped to other states or a request to the Governor of Alabama for the extradition of criminals found in Alabama. This series consists of correspondence, petitions, and legal documents. Most of the items give details of the crime, the criminal, and the circumstances of the extradition request. The series contains extradition requests from the governors of Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, and Virginia. The crimes include horse stealing, larceny, and murder. The most prominent case in the series involved the murder in 1846 Sept. of Charles G. Justice in St. Clair County. The suspect, William Oliver, fled the state, and Governor Martin received numerous requests for his capture.

Originals: 0.1 cufic ft., (1 folder).Copies: 1 microfilm reel.

Alabama Department of Archives and History