Stock certificate receipt book A1311

Stock certificate receipt 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 from the Comptroller's Office contains receipt books for stock by the state, and for funding of various loans. Each entry gives number of the stock certificate; species of stock ("Million Loan," other canal loans, and miscellaneous loans to the state); amount of stock; and signature acknowledging receipt of stock certificate.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Stock certificate receipt book

Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1819-1846

Series Number:

A1311

Scope and Content Note

This series contains a receipt book for stock by the state, and for funding of various loans. Each entry gives number of the stock certificate; species of stock ("Million Loan," other canal loans, and miscellaneous loans to the state); amount of stock; and signature acknowledging receipt of stock certificate. Laws of 1815, Chapter 141 required the Comptroller to issue stock certificates to raise money for loans to the state.