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New York State Comptroller's Office Accounts of Courts of Inquiry and Fines


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New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series contains accounts of fines levied against members of the State Militia. Chapter 222 of the Laws of 1818 reestablished the New York State Militia and provided (Section 25) for the accounting of fines levied by Courts of Inquiry (Courts Martial) by the state comptroller, and for collection of delinquent accounts by the sheriffs. Accounts contain general information about court proceedings, fines imposed, and payments made. In a few cases, the name of defendant and the nature of the charges are mentioned.
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Accounts of courts of inquiry and fines
Quantity:

0.5 cubic foot

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1818-1828
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1818-1821)
Series Number:
A1369

Arrangement

Arranged by brigade of artillery and infantry, in order by unit number.

Scope and Content Note

These are accounts of fines levied against members of the State Militia. Chapter 222 of the Laws of 1818 reestablished the New York State Militia and provided (Section 25) for the accounting of fines levied by Courts of Inquiry (Courts Martial) by the state comptroller, and for collection of delinquent accounts by the sheriffs.

Each account contains all or some of the following data: date when court was held; names of president, members, judge advocate, and marshal of court; expenses of each member of the court; date when paid; "remarks" about the case or accounts; total amount of fines imposed; amount paid to president of the court; amount paid to sheriff; date paid; sheriff's name and county; amount paid to state treasurer by the sheriff; and date paid. In a few cases the name of defendant and the nature of the charges are mentioned.

Related Material

A0861 Accounts of State Militia and

A4154 Record of Militia Fines, contain additional records documenting fines levied against members of the New York State Militia.

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