Lists of convicts discharged by expiration of sentence or pardon, 1819-1891.

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Lists of convicts discharged by expiration of sentence or pardon, 1819-1891.

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The series consists of bound volumes of printed returns of convicts discharged from state prisons, either through expiration of sentence or pardon. The returns were compiled by the clerks of Mt. Pleasant (Sing Sing), Auburn, and Clinton prisons and submitted to the secretary of state's office pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Laws of 1819, and Section 57, Subdivision 8 of Chapter 460 of the Laws of 1847.

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New York State Archives

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Early commissions were recorded by the secretary of the Colony of New York. Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1778 appointed the secretary of state the clerk of the Council of Appointment. The 1821 state constitution abolished the council, and its powers were transferred to the governor. From the description of Record of commissions, dedimus potestatem, supersedeas, pardons, and other executive actions, 1770-1827. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 82062017 The register ...