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101
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This fragmentary series includes legal documentation (of which affidavits of occupancy form the bulk) relating to state sale of land, presumably for unpaid taxes..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
102
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These are accounts of work done by the state printer for the Legislature. The printer was appointed by the Legislature and was paid by the State Treasurer on warrant of the Comptroller. The law appointed two printers to print all laws presently in force and all which would be passed by the present session. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
103
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1071
Dates:
1815-1845, 1895, 1900, 1924-1926
Abstract:
These registers from the Comptroller's Office provides geographic access to conveyances of non-resident lands sold for unpaid taxes. Information includes town name or ward number; lot number; tax year; description of parcel conveyed; acreage; payment date; payor; tax paid; total taxes; interest due; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
104
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of a ledger from the office of the Comptroller continuing entries relating to the repayment of the loan of 1792. Entries are arranged by debtor and list payments of principal and interest. Accounts are listed in pounds until about 1815 when they are entered in American currency..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
105
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains outgoing correspondence from the Comptroller's Office to county treasurers, individuals, law firms and state agencies. Subjects include taxation or payments for services and requests for clarification on reports. Some volumes are missing..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
106
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of field notes from surveys made for the Canal Commissioners (Revised Statutes 1827), which directed that the Commissioners have maps and field notes made for all canals constructed by the state. Field notes in this series were submitted by the Canal Commissioners to the Canal Board .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
107
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1079
Dates:
1838-1839
Abstract:
These are passenger lists for daily steamboat trips between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Provided are names; destinations; number of party; and fares paid. The series also includes daily accounts of Roswell Haskell with steamboat "Red Jacket" for receipts and disbursements..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
108
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of ledger accounts of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund (through 1826) and of the Canal of Fund New York State (starting 1827). Included are accounts with the Commissioners of the Canal Fund, Superintendent of Repairs, and banks in New York City and Albany in which Canal Fund .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
109
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These are abstracts of decisions made by the auditor of the Canal Department regarding canal tolls and other regulations. The volume also records appointments and removals of canal toll collectors and other officials..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
110
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume is a ledger accounts of Commissioners of the Canal Fund for Erie and Champlain Canal Fund and stock, and for stock of the Cayuga and Seneca, Crooked Lake, Chenango, Oswego, and Black River canals. There are also accounts with the Canal Commissioners, Superintendents of Repairs, and banks .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
111
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1087
Dates:
1825-1837
Abstract:
Included are accounts for the following canals: Oswego, Genesee Valley, Black River, Chenango, Cayuga and Seneca, Chemung and Crooked Lake, as well as the Oneida River Improvement. Each entry provides name of payee; after date; location or type of work performed; and amount due..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
112
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
113
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1091
Dates:
1833-1837
Abstract:
This series consists of 3 volumes of measurements, calculations, and estimates for construction of the Chenango Canal. For each survey station (approximately three chains apart), there are calculations of cubic footage of excavation, embankment (towpath, berme, etc.), and lining, with comments and totals. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
114
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1092
Dates:
1840-1859
Abstract:
This account book documents cash payments for construction or repairs of the Black River, Genesee Valley, Crooked Lake, Chemung, and other branch canals, and for the Oneida River improvement. Each entry provides date, voucher number, amount paid, and occasionally a brief note on the type of work don.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
115
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume contains monthly totals of balances of canal money in various banks throughout New York State. Each monthly entry provides the name of the bank; amounts on loan and at what percent interest; amount on deposit and the amount remaining in each bank. An accretion consists of two folio sized .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
116
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1133
Dates:
1841-1875
Abstract:
Each annual report lists the number of locks, aqueducts, and waste weirs; weigh locks, bridges, scows, and buildings; and dams, repairs of breaches, and other works or structures completed or repaired during the preceding year, with the cost of new and repair work and total cost in each category. At .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
117
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of bonds given by Superintendents of Repairs, toll collectors, contractors for labor and materials, and bank holding deposits of tolls. Also included are copies of oaths sworn by the weigh masters, boat inspectors, and clerks of toll collectors, who were not required to post bon.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
118
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
Vouchers for Canal expenditures submitted for audit by canal officials to the Comptroller, Chief Clerk or Auditor of the Canal Department by Canal officials. The vouchers include name of payee, nature of expenditure, and amount of payment. Attached to vouchers are bills, invoices, orders to pay, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
119
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
The stub books in this series document the issuance of revenue bonds as loans for payment of volunteers in the Civil War. Bonds were issued and redeemable in amounts varying from $1,000 to $10,000, pursuant to Chapters 56 and 325 of the Laws of 1865 and Chapter 209 of the Laws of 1866. Each stub generally .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
120
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of abstracts and vouchers submitted to the State Comptroller for audit by the agent of Newgate Prison. Also included are balance sheets; pay rolls; inventories of property; lists of materials purchased; accounts of work done in prison factory, for prison construction, and for sheriffs .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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