Governor Explains Pardon Policy
A fragment of a statement, likely from Governor Culberson, explaining that pardon applicants should not travel to Austin but instead submit requests by mail, as the governor's time before the legislature convenes is consumed with other business.
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The Austin Weekly Statesman · December 24, 1896 · Page 6
1 min read[…] The full share of time the past year has been given to his business. The short time between now and the meeting of the legislature is absolutely necessary for the consideration of matters that have accumulated in my absence, and the preparation of messages to the legislature. Parties will not gain time by visiting Austin for the present on pardon business, for it can not and will not be considered.
Applications for pardon should be sent by mail to the governor's office, where they will be filed and taken up in their order after the time named and not before.
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