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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01841 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1847 |
| Title | Remission of death sentence with conditional pardon of Joseph Bevis, convicted of "an Unnatural Crime" |
| Date | 15 May 1847 |
| Author | Victoria, Queen of Great Britain (1819-1901) |
| Document Type | Legal document; Government document |
| Content Description | Bevis was convicted of "an Unnatural Crime" and sentenced to death. Pardoned conditionally "...in consideration of some circumstances..."--death sentence remitted in favor of 3 years hard labor. |
| Subjects | Global History and Civics Sexuality Law Death Penalty Criminals and Outlaws Pardon Law Women's History |
| People | Victoria, Queen of Great Britain (1819-1901) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Law; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |