Series V. Petitions for Pardons
Series
Scope and Contents
Formal petitions for pardons, and correspondence from convicts and from petitioners in behalf of convicts. Outgoing correspondence from Governor Thayer is also included. James Elston's file contains only a completed Description of Convict form with a date of pardon at the bottom.
See listings for convicts. These records may or may not include final decisions regarding pardons. Some Petition for Pardon files are in the Secretary of State's records. 0.25 cubic feet, alphabetical by convict.
Dates
- 1875-1878
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Restrictions on Access
Access to Insanity Case Correspondence Restricted
Extent
From the Collection: .5 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov