Title: Warrant signed by West Virginia Governor William E. Stevenson ordering the arrest of Ohio resident James Giddy, who is suspected of committing murder in that state and then fleeing to West Virginia Author: Stevenson, Wiliam E. Place: Wheeling, WV Publisher: Date: Dec. 16, 1869 Description: Printed form filled out in ink, with red embossed seal and red and white ribbons. Signed by W.E. Stevenson as Governor of West Virginia and James M. Pipes as Secretary of State. 43.5x28 cm. (17x11"). The warrant directs any Sheriff or Constable of the State of West Virginia to apprehend said Giddy in response to a request of the governor of Ohio. Stevenson was West Virginia's third governor, serving from 1869 to 1871 - his newness to the office is reflected by the form having the printed name of the first governor of the state, Arthur I. Boreman, which is crossed out and Stevenson's inserted. The second governor, Daniel D. T. Farnsworth, served only seven days, February 26, 1869 - March 4, 1869, completing Boreman's term when the latter left for the U.S. Senate. Lot Amendments Condition: A little aging, a few short tears, repair on verso to horizontal split, ribbons fragile; very good. Item number: 220433
Title: Warrant signed by West Virginia Governor William E. Stevenson ordering the arrest of Ohio resident James Giddy, who is suspected of committing murder in that state and then fleeing to West Virginia Author: Stevenson, Wiliam E. Place: Wheeling, WV Publisher: Date: Dec. 16, 1869 Description: Printed form filled out in ink, with red embossed seal and red and white ribbons. Signed by W.E. Stevenson as Governor of West Virginia and James M. Pipes as Secretary of State. 43.5x28 cm. (17x11"). The warrant directs any Sheriff or Constable of the State of West Virginia to apprehend said Giddy in response to a request of the governor of Ohio. Stevenson was West Virginia's third governor, serving from 1869 to 1871 - his newness to the office is reflected by the form having the printed name of the first governor of the state, Arthur I. Boreman, which is crossed out and Stevenson's inserted. The second governor, Daniel D. T. Farnsworth, served only seven days, February 26, 1869 - March 4, 1869, completing Boreman's term when the latter left for the U.S. Senate. Lot Amendments Condition: A little aging, a few short tears, repair on verso to horizontal split, ribbons fragile; very good. Item number: 220433
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