Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Abstract:
The bulk of the series consists of cancelled checks drawn on the National Commercial Bank between 1895 and 1900. In addition is a smaller amount of cancelled checks issued by the State Treasurer (1879-1880, 1895) and drawn on various banks. Each of these bears check and warrant numbers, amount, name .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A0807
Dates:
1797-1800
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts and receipts for services rendered or for money paid out by the Commissioners for Settling Claims for Land Ceded to Vermont for office supplies and newspaper advertisements addressed to potential claimants. The Commission was responsible for settling claims of persons .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A0822
Dates:
1723-1838
Abstract:
This series contains records of the collection of duties at the port of New York. The records include accounts of payment of duties; accounts of the Collector's Office; salary accounts; receipts; and other related material. Information usually includes name; date; amount paid; and purpose of payment.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A0826
Dates:
1794-1828
Abstract:
This series contains records submitted in support of raising funds and collecting voluntary contributions to fund the deepening of the Hudson River. The records include accounts, voluntary contributions and bonds, income and expense reports, receipts, and other related records. These records generally .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
A0832
Dates:
1796-1925
Abstract:
This series consists of records of the commissioners of Indian affairs and of state Indian agents. A law of 1779 appointed commissioners to ensure the security of the people of the state against future hostilities, and to demand compensation from Indians for previous hostilities. The commissioners were .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These are receipts for expenses incurred by the New York State Fair Commission. The receipts are from newspapers or printing companies in return for publishing or printing an ad. They usually show the date, number of ads, and cost..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
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
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of certificates of receipt of money by the Treasurer, and some actual receipts. Information includes payor, payment date and amount; the reason for payment (state taxes, interest on mortgages held by the state, vendue duties, etc.). Included are some .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This is a book of receipts for transfers of New York State six percent canal stock through the transfer office in New York City. Each entry includes transfer number; date; parties to conveyance and their residences; amount; and signatures of conveyor and a witness..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of receipts and itemized bills that reflect the expenses incurred by the Comptroller's Office. The records were compiled quarterly and provide information on money spent on personnel salaries, supplies, books, and legal allowances..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
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
12
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of correspondence, receipts, depositions and an agreement relating to the purchase of firearms in Europe by the New York State government for the equipping of the State's volunteer militia. The series consists of mostly correspondence about the purchase .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1405
Dates:
1840-1865
Abstract:
This series contains semi-annual statements of interest due to holders of state stock issued to aid construction of the Hudson & Berkshire Railroad. Each entry gives the amount of stock, stockholders' names, amount of interest, date paid, and signature of the stockholder or attorney..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This series consists of records documenting the advertisement of state land sales in various counties, cities, towns, and villages throughout New York..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery. Chancery Fund
Title:
Series:
J5076
Dates:
[circa 1830-1886]
Abstract:
This series consists of receipts, copies of orders and decrees, certificates of appointment of guardian, powers of attorney, and correspondence relating to money deposited with the court. Most of these funds were deposited with the court in cases involving guardianships and incompetencies (i.e., lunacy, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This series consists of receipts from county treasurers for money collected from attorneys for fees due to the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature. The county treasurers transmitted these monies pursuant to legislation of 1829 requiring them to receive and pay over all monies belonging to the s.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
10985
Dates:
1924-1953
Abstract:
These records, primarily related to travel, purchases, and office expenses, document the day to day operations of various Moreland Commissions and the Governor's Crime Conference in 1936. The Moreland investigations pertain to workmen's compensation, Creedmore Hospital, insurance, racing, corrections, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
The series consists of a variety of documents, without apparent relationship, apparently deposited with the Secretary of State as the copy of record. They include records of appointments, fees, and oaths of office; descriptions of city seals and notary public signatures; receipts for company charters; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
Abstract:
The series consists of records of transactions and legal business concerning land: deeds; mortgage bonds; state claims; sales and purchases; surveys and maps; tax receipts; foreclosures; correspondence; and other land records. There are also some records concerning the transfer of Indian lands to the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, rent receipts, and repair, improvement, and maintenance bills relating to the rental of escheated property. When the title to property failed from defect or lack of heirs, the land then reverted, or escheated, to the people of the state. The state then appointed .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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