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Lot #154
Bill Clinton

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Description

Uncommon DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, State of Arkansas letterhead, December 8, 1980. As Governor of Arkansas, Clinton commutes a murderer's sentence: "Whereas Sandfort Wilborn, A.D.C. 55301, was convicted in Columbia County, Arkansas of the crime of Murder First Degree and sentenced on October 22, 1963 to a term of life imprisonment in the Arkansas Department of Correction; and Whereas, the Board of Pardons and Paroles recommends that the sentence of Sandfort Wilborn be commuted from Life to parole eligibility; Now therefore, I, Bill Clinton, by the virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Arkansas do hereby commute the sentence of Sandfort Wilborn to a term of seventy-seven (77) years; four (4) months." Boldly signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Governor Clinton and countersigned by Secretary of State Paul Riviere. In very good to fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs
  • Dates: #521 - Ended February 07, 2018





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