Governor Markell considers pardon

of requests to pardon three nineteenth century delawareans convicted of helping smuggle slaves. robert seeley of pennsylvania has asked the governor to pardon his ancestor thomas garrett– a quaker who apparently helped thousands of slaves reach freedom. seeley is also requesting to pardon john hunn and samuel burris. in 18-84– hunn and garret were convicted for aiding a slave family. governor markell’s office has reached out to the board of pardons with this request– and if approved– markell will be able to pardon these individuals. just a day after being sworn into