Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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 prisoners; Indian relations and Indian military activities; gubernatorial
elections; ratification of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution; Vermont border controversy; evacuation
of British troops from New York City; sales of forfeited land; and postwar British occupation of military posts.
Creator:
Title:
Governor George Clinton gubernatorial and personal records
Quantity:
35 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1725-1854
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1755-1817)
Series Number:
A0142