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Letter books


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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 transcribed or press copies of outgoing letters of the Attorney General and his Deputy. Many of the letters are legal opinions, though only a few are numbered and designated as such. The letters concern all aspects of state government, including lands, prisons, canals, elections, court actions brought by the people, and operations of the Attorney General's office.
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Letter books
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

4 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1842-1844, 1872-1873
Series Number:
B0609

Arrangement

Chronological by date of letter.

Scope and Content Note

These volumes contain transcribed or press copies of outgoing letters of the Attorney General and his Deputy. Many of the letters are actually legal opinions, though only a few are numbered and designated as such. The letters concern all aspects of state government, including lands, prisons, canals, elections, court actions brought by the people, and operations of the Attorney General's office.

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Volume list.

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