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 petitions submitted to the Provincial Congress, Committee of Safety, or Council of Safety by individuals
or local committees requesting appointments of military officers or regimental surgeons; permission to travel; pardon or release
of imprisoned or suspected loyalists; permission to export goods; and payment due to militia troops or for other services
or goods. The volume is fragile due to burn damage.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Provincial Congress petitions
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1776-1777
Series Number:
A1812