Pardons, paroles and clemency files, 1841-1845.

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Pardons, paroles and clemency files, 1841-1845.

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The Constitution of 1819 gave the Governor of Ala. the power to grant reprieves and pardons in all criminal and penal cases, except those of treason and impeachment, and to remit fines and forfeitures. This series consists of correspondence, petitions, and legal documents relating to pardons from crimes, parole from sentences, and remission of fines imposed. The offenses include assault and battery, murder, manslaughter, horse stealing, bigamy, larceny, gambling, neglecting to show up for jury duty, and incestuous adultery. Individuals seeking clemency include George Garratt, Wiley Jones, Ellberry Fail, Zachariah Monk, Thomas Reed, Bird Wilson, Adam Love, Thomas Molyneaux, Stephen Schuessler, Allen Cotton, Henry Crocker, and Rowland Lake. Some cases of interest include Martha Anne Skipper who was convicted of committing adultery with her grandfather; Felix Senac who went insane upon hearing that the jury found him guilty of assault with intent to kill; and Hetty Lowe who was fined for living with another man after her own husband abandoned her and her children. Most of the cases are marked to show whether Fitzpatrick refused the request or not.

Originals .6 cubic ft. (2 archives boxes).Copies 2 microfilm reels.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 8214144

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Love, Adam.

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Cotton, Allen W.

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Wilson, Bird, 1777-1859

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Episcopal priest, seminary professor. Wilson was Professor of Systematic Divinity at General Theological Seminary, 1821-1850. From the description of Papers, 1797-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155475585 ...

Crocker, Henry G. (Henry Graham), 1868-1930

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Assistant technical adviser in international law to the American Commission to Negotiate Peace, 1918-1919. Associated with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1914-1930. From the description of Treaty provisions concerning effects of transfer of sovereignty as regards public assets and obligations and the status and rights of inhabitants of ceded territory, [1919?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 13958730 ...

Lake, Rowland.

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Reed, Thomas J. (Thomas Joseph), 1947-

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Monk, Zachariah.

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Skipper, Martha Anne.

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Garratt, George Alfred

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Lowe, Hetty.

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Senac, Felix.

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Schuessler, Stephen.

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Jones, Wiley.

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Fitzpatrick, Benjamin, 1802-1869

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United States Senator from Alabama. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Washington], to J. S. Black, 1857 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530796 Benjamin Fitzpatrick, son of William and Anne Phillips Fitzpatrick, was born 30 June 1802 in Greene County, Ga. In 1816, he moved to Alabama, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1823. He retired from the practice of law in 1827 due to ill health and became a successful planter on...

Molyneaux, Thomas.

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Fail, Ellberry.

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Alabama. Governor (1841-1845 : Fitzpatrick)

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