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New York 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:
The letter books consist of handwritten and typewritten copies of outgoing correspondence sent by the New York Secretary of State. The letters deal with various subjects, including the publication and dissemination of state laws; applications for land grants; resolutions of the Commissioners of the Land Office; state censuses of 1835 and 1905; and elections. Many of the letters are partially faded, and are therefore difficult to read.
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Secretary of State's letter books
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

6 volumes in 2 boxes

Inclusive Dates:
1831-1905
Series Number:
A0325

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

The letter books consist of handwritten and typewritten copies of outgoing correspondence sent by the New York Secretary of State. The letters deal with various subjects, including the publication and dissemination of state laws; applications for land grants; resolutions of the Commissioners of the Land Office; state censuses of 1835 and 1905; and elections. Many of the letters are partially faded, and are therefore difficult to read.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Indexes to correspondents are available in the front of volumes 3, 4, and 6.

Access Restrictions

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

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Detailed Description

Dates Contents Box

Accretion: A0325-78
1831 January 20-1842 June 13 Letter Books 1
1877 January 11-1879 January 17 Letter Books 1
1905 June 23-August 25 Letter Books 1
1858 February 1-1860 August 16 Letter Books 2
1873 January 6-September 29 Letter Books 2
1873 September 30-1880 January 5 Letter Books 2