Record of pardons, nolle prosequi (cases where the state chooses not to prosecute), commutation of sentence, death warrants, extraditions, and proclamations of rewards. Entries vary in content but most consist of date recorded, date of crime, convict's name, and crime. For later records see SECRETARY OF STATE Pardon Record series [MSA S1173]. See also Pardon Papers series [MSA S1061] and MARYLAND STATE PAPERS Series A series [MSA S1004]. Arranged chronologically. Volume for 1785-1790 indexed. also available on microfilm, [MSA SM173], 1 reel.