New York State Department of Audit and Control Entry Documentation Submitted by the Indian Commissioners and Indian Agents for Annuities Paid to Indians and for Other Expenditures A0832

New York State Department of Audit and Control Entry Documentation Submitted by the Indian Commissioners and Indian Agents for Annuities Paid to Indians and for Other Expenditures

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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 consists of records of the commissioners of Indian affairs and of state Indian agents. A law of 1779 appointed commissioners to ensure the security of the people of the state against future hostilities, and to demand compensation from Indians for previous hostilities. The commissioners were to be compensated for expenses incurred in carrying out their duties.

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Audit and Control

Title:

Entry documentation submitted by the Indian Commissioners and Indian agents for annuities paid to Indians and for other expenditures

Quantity:

3.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1796-1925

Series Number:

A0832

Arrangement

Alphabetical by tribe.

Scope and Content Note

The records contain: abstracts of annuities paid to Indians; certificates of actions taken by agents; accounts; bills from agents for making treaties; receipts for annuities; receipts of payment for service by agents; sales of Indian bonds; correspondence; and other records of Indians and Indian commissioners and agents.