Leases of toll collectors' offices A1448

Leases of toll collectors' offices

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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, arrange chronologically by year, then alphabetical by location of office, consists of leases for toll collectors' offices. Information includes description of premises leased, date of lease, location of the office, terms of payment and annual rent. Beginning in 1858, the information was compiled on a specific printed form. There are many gaps in the series.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Leases of toll collectors' offices

Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1849-1882

Series Number:

A1448

Arrangement

Rough chronological by year, then alphabetical by location of office.

Administrative History

Laws of 1826, Chapter 360 specified the duties and responsibilities of the toll collectors in making financial reports to the comptroller, but neither this law nor any other refers specifically to leases of other offices.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of leases for toll collectors' offices. It describes the premises leased, gives the terms of payment, and includes the signatures of the lessor and a witness. Location of office, name of collector, date of lease, and annual rent are given on the back. Beginning in 1858 the information was compiled on a specific printed form. There are apparently many gaps in the series.