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New York State Deputy Secretary of State's Letter Books


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series contains letterpress copies of outgoing correspondence created by Deputy Secretary of State Anson S. Wood and Chief Clerk Lee Chamberlin. Much of the correspondence relates to searches for certificates and articles of incorporation on file in the Secretary's office and the filing of new certificates of incorporation and articles of association with the Secretary's office.
Creator:
Title:
Deputy Secretary of State's letter books
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

3 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1880-1883
Series Number:
A0323

Arrangement

Letterpress copies are arranged chronologically by date of correspondence.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains letterpress copies of outgoing correspondence created by Deputy Secretary of State Anson S. Wood and Chief Clerk Lee Chamberlin. Much of the correspondence relates to searches for certificates and articles of incorporation on file in the Secretary's office and procedures for filing of new certificates of incorporation and articles of association with the Secretary's office. Correspondence also addresses routine business including requests for copies of state laws, resolutions, and other state publications; filing of election returns by boards of county canvassers; and inquiries regarding title to real property.

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Each volume contains an alphabetical index to correspondents.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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