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Account book of expenses for building Sing Sing Prison (Mt. Pleasant)


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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 accounts submitted by the Commissioners for building a prison at Sing Sing (Mt. Pleasant) to the prison agent. Expenses are listed for a variety of items including building materials; foodstuffs; and wages for various services provided.
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Account book of expenses for building Sing Sing Prison (Mt. Pleasant)
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0.1 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1825-1829
Series Number:
A1292

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Scope and Content Note

One volume of accounts submitted by the commissioners for building a prison at Sing Sing (Mt. Pleasant) to the prison agent.

Expenses are listed for a variety of items including building materials; foodstuffs; and wages for various services provided.

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