Research

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of statements of mortgages starting June 1837, submitted to the Comptroller in January 1838 by the county commissioners of the U.S. Deposit Fund.

Each statement lists name of mortgagor; residence; town or ward in which mortgaged premises is located; acres of land mortgaged; date and amount of mortgage; amount of interest paid to the commissioners; compensation and expenses of the commissioners; and interest paid to the Treasurer. Mortgage loans from the U.S. Deposit Fund commenced June 1, 1837, under a law of 1837.