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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 documents the governor's responsibilities as chief executive officer of the state relating to extradition of persons to or from New York State. "Requisitions" were requests by the governor to governors of other states for extradition of persons present in those states to New York. "Mandates" were requests from governors of other states to the governor of New York for extradition of persons present in New York to those states. The governor exercised final approval over these mandates.
Title:
New York State Governor extradition requisition and mandate registers and blotters
Quantity:

5 cubic feet

13 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1857-1938
Series Number:
A0599