Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
The series consists of volumes recording sales of state lands belonging to the state's general funds, school fund, canal fund, and literature fund. Volumes may provide date of sale; name of tract or township; lot number; acreage; minimum price per acre and per lot; price; amount of bond executed by purchasers for the sale; date of delivery; amount of first payment; page recorded in "General Sales Book" [series A4002]; and date of reversion.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Engineer and Surveyor records of sales of state lands belonging to various state funds
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1824-1860
Series Number:
A4004