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This receipt book lists land grants issued by Gerrit Smith in 1846 to various African Americans and poor white people. Approximately 3,000 deeds were awarded. The amount of land given to each individual ranged from 40 to 60 acres. The volume, kept by Charles Ray (Smith's secretary), lists the following .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities

 

 

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This series consists of newspaper articles and editorials on topics such as labor, socialism, radicalism, immigration, and unrest in the United States. The clippings were compiled by the Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities, known as the "Lusk Committee" for its chairman Clayton .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities

 

 

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This series contains correspondence, memorandums, and reports on individuals and organizations investigated by the Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities, known as the "Lusk Committee" for its chairman Clayton R. Lusk. The records pertain to meetings, organizational activities, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Office of the Lieutenant Governor

 

 

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The central correspondence files of the lieutenant governor's office contain incoming and outgoing letters, memorandums, state agency reports, and printed material documenting state government policies, operations, and issues of public concern. The records reflect the diverse functions of state government .........

 

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New York State Archives