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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume, arranged by canal, then chronologically, contains accounts of superintendents of New York State's canals. Information includes: date monies paid out or received; nature of the transaction; amounts and figures on services and disbursements. Some correspondence clarifying particular entries, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A0881
Dates:
1810-1814
Abstract:
This series consists of expense accounts of James Geddes and others for surveying and other services related to the Erie Canal waterway. The individual expense accounts include a detailed report of the activities and expenses of James Geddes. There is also an audited account of the Commissioners' expenses. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
Accounts of taxes on incorporated companies, in five sewn booklets varying in content and format..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
24
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of miscellaneous documents from the Comptroller's Office mostly routine receipts, accounts, affidavits, lists and other ephemeral items. Of note is a letter relating to Quit Rents, a survey map of the Bayner and Company Patent, bills for household furniture, judge's order relating .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of vouchers for payment submitted to the Comptroller's Office by officials at Auburn Prison. Expenditures are listed for prison maintenance items such as food, utensils, and clothing, as well as for administrative items such as office supplies. Payments for guards and yard keepers .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
The Commissioners of the Canal Fund were given charge of all financial operations of the canal system. These records are abstracts or summaries of audited accounts for expenditures on canals, including accounts with Canal Commissioners. Entries include contract or voucher number, name of payee, amount, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
This account book lists expenditures for construction of the Champlain Canal from Hudson River to Whitehall in New York State. The book presumably came into the possession of the Comptroller in his capacity as a member of the Canal Board. Each entry gives: contractor's name; brief description of work .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
28
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These annual accounts include two documents: a monthly summary of debits for refunded tolls, salary of collector, pay of clerks, and deposits of tolls in designated banks; and of credits for tolls collected, clearances issued, and penalties levied; second document provides summary totals under each .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
29
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains abstracts of unpaid accounts, submitted to the controller for one section of the canal during the 60 day period. Each abstract provides data purchase or labor performed; to whom payment due; purpose of payment; reason not paid; and amount owed..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1233
Dates:
1786-1797
Abstract:
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of receipts, currency exchange ledgers, accounts of bills of credit, and cancelled lists of bundles of Continental money regarding the emission of currency by New York State. The receipts detail the cost of new printing plates, advertising costs, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
31
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts detailing debt subscription certificates for a loan to the United States. The records contain information under columns headed: by whom presented; by whom subscribed; date of certificates; number of certificates; by whom issued; to whom issued; commencement of interest; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
32
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of carbon copy forms regarding salaries. Information includes salary; time period covered; annual salary; retirement registration number; relevant law and chapter; title of position; rate of contribution; contribution amount; amount paid employee; and check number. In addition, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
33
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1292
Dates:
1825-1829
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts submitted by the Commissioners for building a prison at Sing Sing (Mt. Pleasant) to the prison agent. Expenses are listed for a variety of items including building materials; foodstuffs; and wages for various services provided..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
34
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of books containing accounts with individuals or firms. Each account gives name of individual or firm; residence; and entries for amounts carried over from account books kept by "Bloodgood," Breese," and Fairlie," whose identity and positions are unknown. The second volume also .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
35
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume of accounts of the State Lottery is for the five medical science and seven literature lotteries. Included are some or all of the following information: amount grossed; expenses related; amount to be accounted for by managers; balance; date of lottery; amount of prizes; distribution of money .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
36
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts recording payments to state-funded institutions. Information includes name of the school or institution; the amount received and the date paid. They are arranged by type of apportionment such as common school teacher; book; academy; agricultural societies; state school .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
37
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains accounts that provide a financial record of state money loaned via county loan commissioners. All such loans had to be approved by the Comptroller's Office. Arrange county by county, information includes the amount received; the amount in warrants issued; an alphabetical county .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
38
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of a monthly summary of fees received from various counties, usually the County Clerk. Arranged by county, the accounts list fees received by the Comptroller for some or all of the following: notary fees; dog licensing; stenographer's tax; and armory tax..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of monthly accounts of monies deposited with the Manhattan Company and with other banks across the state. Each account states the total amount of deposits and withdrawal during the preceding month, and the debit and credit columns are balanced..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
40
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains a fragment from an account book of John D. Van Buren, Paymaster General, giving monthly totals of bounties paid out to volunteers by the State of New York between May 1863, and December 1864. The summary table gives number of bounties paid out to new or re-enlisted men in amounts .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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