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Description and Holding Information
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Burnette, William. Clemency review, 1919-1938
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Clemency review file containing personnel, procedural letters, recommendations, etc. of William Burnette, July 15, 1938, typed and handwritten, 21
p., United States, War Department, Office of the Judge Advocate General, 1938. ( The clemency review file of William Burnette, formerly a Private in the
24th U.S. Infantry, who was charged and tried jointly with thirty-nine others for willful disobedience of an order, joining in a mutiny, murder, and
assault with intent to kill for his role in the race riots in Houston, Texas on August 23, 1917. Originally given life in prison, his sentence was
reduced to 20 years. He was recommended for parole in 1924 and his sentence was remitted in 1938.)
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Title:
Clemency review : file, 1919-1938.
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OCLC Number:
1012401170
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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