Petitions for Pardons, 1875 - 1878
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
English
Restrictions on Access
Access to Insanity Case Correspondence Restricted
Extent
From the Collection: .5 cubic feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Thayer, John M. (John Milton), 1820-1906 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
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