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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:
These volumes provide a chronological record tracking actions taken and decisions made by the governor. Pursuant to Laws of 1858, Chapter 64, the governor was required to record in these volumes all applications made to him for appointments, pardons, commutations of sentences, or other gubernatorial actions, and to keep on file the original documentation relating to each application.
Title:
Journals of governors' actions and decisions
Quantity:

58 cubic feet

58 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1859-1916
Series Number:
A0607