New York State Comptroller's Office Stock Transfer Book A1310

New York State Comptroller's Office Stock Transfer Book

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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 volumes of stock transfer books kept by the Comptroller's office, recording transfer state stock (including canal stock) from one individual or firm to another. Each entry lists: number and value of stock certificate; number of transfer; date; names and addresses of assignor and assignee; species of stock; and signature of assignor and witness.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Stock transfer book

Quantity:

0.6 cubic feet

3 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1815-1838

Series Number:

A1310

Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

Statutory provisions requiring the Comptroller to record transfers of state stocks were Laws of 1815, Chapter 141, section 6 and Laws of 1818, Chapter 282, section 3.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of volumes of stock transfer books kept by the Comptroller's office, recording transfer state stock (including canal stock) from one individual or firm to another. Laws of 1815, Chapter 141 required the Comptroller to issue stock certificates to raise money for loans to the state and to record these transactions. Each entry lists: number and value of stock certificate; number of transfer; date; names and addresses of assignor and assignee; species of stock; and signature of assignor and witness.