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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:
Legislation of 1818 authorized the State Comptroller to settle accounts relating to the state prison to be built at Auburn. This series records payments to workers on the construction of Auburn Prison. A two-week cycle record is kept of category of worker; number of days worked; wage per day; and list of laborers in each category.
Creator:
Title:
Payroll for construction of Auburn Prison
Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1818-1819
Series Number:
A1293