Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These reports concern value of land; land claims and title disputes; errors in previous surveys; requests for unappropriated
state land; surveys and sales of state land; grants of land to persons in the problematic military tracts; and requests for
title to unappropriated lands settled and improved. Also included are survey maps; minutes and resolutions of the Commissioners
of the Land Office; reports from the surveyor general; and affidavits supporting petitions.
Creator:
Title:
Surveyor General's reports on petitions to the State Legislature
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
1 microfilm roll 35mm
Inclusive Dates:
1795-1829
Series Number:
A1820