Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
A3280
Dates:
1783
Abstract:
This series contains photocopies of documents, the originals of which are in the records of the Colonial Office in the Public Record Office (Series C.O. 5, vol. 175). The documents include a list of record books kept by, and original wills filed with, the Secretary of the Colony of New York during the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Provincial Congress
Abstract:
This series consists of petitions submitted to the Provincial Congress, Committee of Safety, or Council of Safety by individuals or local committees requesting appointments of military officers or regimental surgeons; permission to travel; pardon or release of imprisoned or suspected loyalists; permission .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Provincial Congress
Abstract:
These statements verify the election of representatives to the first and second Provincial Congress. They provide the name of the delegate(s) elected; scheduled date, location, and purpose of congress to which elected; signature of town clerk or other official; and sometimes the date signed. These records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Provincial Congress
Abstract:
This series contains depositions, correspondence, accounts, instructions, and minutes of committees of the Provincial Congress. Subjects include raising, paying, and supplying troops; instructions to military commanders and militia; requests for exemption from military service; desertion of soldiers; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Provincial Congress. Military Committee
Title:
Series:
A1813
Dates:
1775-1778
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, rough minutes, resolutions, lists of officers, and accounts compiled by the Military Committee of the Provincial Congress. These records concern organizing, raising, and supplying troops; orders to military commanders; progress of the war; and accusations against .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Provincial Congress
Title:
Series:
A1814
Dates:
1775-1778
Abstract:
The minutes concern military, political, and financial matters with which the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety dealt during the Revolutionary War. Transcriptions of the minutes are available in series A0116, Transcriptions of the minutes of the Provincial .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Provincial Congress
Abstract:
These returns provide names and commission dates of militia officers elected by local committees, as well as numbers of troops in militia regiments. Also included are lists of enlisted men, lists of prisoners, minutes of the Provincial Congress concerning election returns, records of arms and ammunition .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Title:
Series:
A0116
Dates:
1775-1777
Abstract:
The minutes transcribed in this series concern the military, political, and financial matters with which the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety dealt during the Revolutionary War. The minutes were transcribed pursuant to Chapter 115 of the Laws of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Provincial Congress
Title:
Series:
A0118
Dates:
1772-1777
Abstract:
This series contains mostly incoming correspondence received by the Provincial Congress from other revolutionary bodies or other persons, including local committees concerning defense measures, raising troops, etc.; other Committees of Safety, such as that in Philadelphia headed by Benjamin Franklin; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)
Abstract:
This series reflects George Clinton's political, business, and personal life particularly during the Revolutionary War and early statehood period. Subjects include management of military troops; military engagements, fortifications, and maneuvers; handling of loyalists, spies, traitors, deserters, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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