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Creator:

New York (State). Surveyor General

 

 

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Abstract:  

These records were generated because of a claim by John Jacob Astor to lands forfeited by Roger Morris and wife Mary Philipse. Included are abstracts of sales of land by the commissioners of forfeitures giving descriptions of lands; acreage; purchaser's names; purchase date and price paid. Also included .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Secretary of State

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Most of the documents in this series were created by Major General Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War to supply information to the British Army concerning the conditions, personnel, and ordnance of the American fortifications at West Point, New York. Types of information include disposition .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Most of this series consists of letters written to the Comptroller requesting searches of records to confirm individuals' Revolutionary War service. Replies from the controller are not included. Additional material includes bills for repair and storage of small arms; memoranda concerning state military .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State Library. Manuscripts and History Section

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a calendar covering Volumes 5 and 6 and pages 1-90 of Volume 8 of the "Assembly Papers." Entries include date of document; addressee; names of petitioners or other persons involved; summary, sometimes very detailed, of document; number of pages; and volume and page number(s) .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Provincial Congress

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)

 

 

Title:  

 

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