Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
This series contains incoming and outgoing correspondence between state legislators and other state officials, prominent individuals, officials of other states, and federal officials. Records of legislative action include annual and special messages of governors to the legislature; legislative resolutions; proposed legislation; and reports, petitions, and other documents forwarded to the legislature by the governor. Subjects include military readiness, defense, and the conduct of the War of 1812; relations with Indians; land rights, claims, and disputes; establishment and growth of the state's prison and court systems; education; and economic development.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Legislature correspondence and legislative action files
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1794-1827
Series Number:
A1818