Pardons, paroles and clemency files, 1837.

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Pardons, paroles and clemency files, 1837.

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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 letters, affadavits and petitions relating to pardons from crimes, parole from sentences and remission of fines imposed. The offenses include gambling, assault, larceny, manslaughter, murder and hog stealing. Individuals seeking clemency include John M. Collins, James Howard, William P. McGrew, James L. Roberts, John Simmons, Jonathan Stresser and James Thompson. Of particular interest is the case of William Savage who was convicted of manslaughter for the death of Joseph Morris. Petitions to the Governor on Savage's behalf noted that Savage was the father and sole supporter of eleven children under the age of fifteen. Also included is correspondence seeking clemency for James Howard who had been convicted of manslaughter in the whipping death of a female slave.

Originals: .1 cubic ft. (2 folders).Copies: 1 microfilm reel.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 8253836

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Howard, James.

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McVay, Hugh, 1788-1851.

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Thompson, James, fl. 1797

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James Thompson lived in Juniata, PA during the first quarter of the 19th century. From the description of Memorandum book, 1805. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122580627 Third auditor of the Treasury Department in 1849. From the description of Letter, Sept. 6, 1849. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 55941336 Thompson lived in New Haven, Vt. From the description of James Thompson, his book. 1810-1842. (Amer...

Savage, William R., 1926-1988

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William Ralph Savage was born September 12, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He received his B.S. degree at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, in 1951. He took his Ph.D. there in 1956. He joined the faculty of the State University of Iowa in August 1963 as associate professor of physics and astronomy. He was promoted to full professor in 1978. His research was in solid state physics and musical acoustics, as well as high temperature superconductivity....

Stresser, Jonathan.

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Roberts, James L.

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Alabama. Governor (1837 : McVay).

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Collins, John M., 1921-

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Morris, Joseph, 1656-

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Simmons, Johnny, 1986-

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McGrew, William.

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