Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains depositions, correspondence, accounts, instructions, and minutes of committees of the Provincial Congress.
Subjects include raising, paying, and supplying troops; instructions to military commanders and militia; requests for exemption
from military service; desertion of soldiers; enemy troop movements; accusations against British colonial government officials
and loyalists; and debt payment with various currencies in use. Records are in fragile condition due to burn damage.
Creator:
Title:
Provincial Congress administrative papers
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
Quantity:
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1775-1777
Series Number:
A1811