Scope and Content: The state secretary, since 1919 through a unit currently called the Public Records Division, keeps pardon and commutation books that serve as certification of pardons and commutations granted by the governor and council.  Signed by the secretary, each entry includes name of individual,  list of criminal offenses or sentences that are being pardoned or commuted, and any conditions attached to the decision. –Vols. 1-8 (1862-1916) formerly part of: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Records of commissions, proclamations, pardons, and other official documents, 1713-1945 (bulk 1747-1936) ((M-Ar)161X). For earlier files and a listing of related series see the record for that series. –Vols. 1-6 also include warrants preceding (i.e., 1862-1885) those found in:  Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Warrants for transfer of prison inmates to state insane hospitals, 1884-1909 ((M-Ar)994X)
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically
Notes: Holdings through May 1990. Files for July 1983-Nov. 1987 lacking
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