Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (Colony). Secretary
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
2
Creator:
New York (Colony). Secretary
Abstract:
Original letters patent documenting the grant of 8000 acres of land in Albany County to Philip Embury and others..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (Colony). Secretary
Title:
Series:
B1371
Dates:
1664
Abstract:
This series consists of the charter from Charles II, King of England, granting land to his brother James, Duke of York. The charter gave James the authority to send an armed force to compel the Dutch surrender of the New Netherland province to the English. It grants territory that now comprises most .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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