Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

Described as "Original Minutes" in the 1852 published catalogue of the State Library, these minutes are rough drafts which were then transcribed into Series B1870, Minutes, which remains the official record. The practice of retaining "Original Minutes" was probably discontinued in 1798. This volume .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (Colony). Secretary

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of severely burned fragments of original drafts of letters patent issued by the governor of the province of New York in the name of the king of England. Prior to the New York State Capitol fire of 1911, the series most likely included six volumes of original drafts, arranged in .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Secretary of State

 

 

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Abstract:  

The letter books consist of handwritten and typewritten copies of outgoing correspondence sent by the New York Secretary of State. The letters deal with various subjects, including the publication and dissemination of state laws; applications for land grants; resolutions of the Commissioners of the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Secretary of State

 

 

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Abstract:  

The series consists of applications for grants of unappropriated land by letters patent from New York Colony and State. Along with the applications are related reports, surveys, maps, warrants for surveying lands and drafting of letters patent, objections to title, and letters..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives