Ledger for state and private stock sale A1300

Ledger for state and private stock sale

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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 from the Comptroller's Office consists of ledgers of accounts for sales of stock. Each account lists name of stockholder, amount paid in (Canal Fund, Sinking Fund, banks, railroads, manufacturing companies, etc.), and amount of stock issued. A few addresses of stockholders are noted, especially for residents of other states and foreign countries. Also included is a separate alphabetical name index.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Ledger for state and private stock sale

Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:

1842-1848

Series Number:

A1300

Arrangement

Arranged by account.

Administrative History

Chapter 320 of the Laws of 1831, designated the Comptroller's office to maintain records relating to stocks.

Scope and Content Note

Ledger of accounts for sales of stock. Each account lists name of stockholder, amount paid in (Canal Fund, Sinking Fund, banks, railroads, manufacturing companies, etc.), and amount of stock issued. A few addresses of stockholders are noted, especially for residents of other states and foreign countries. Arranged by account. There is a separate alphabetical name index.