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Daily journals from the office of the Attorney General


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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 official daily journals of the Attorney General, in calendar format. Entries note meetings with individuals, many of who represented businesses, as well as reminders of court cases, arguments scheduled, briefs to file, correspondence to respond to, and assorted reminders. Some entries about court cases contain notes about the case.
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Daily journals from the office of the Attorney General
Quantity:

1.5 cubic feet

13 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1883-1891
Series Number:
B0908

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of official daily journals of the Attorney General, in calendar format. Entries note meetings with individuals, many of whom represented businesses, as well as reminders of court cases, arguments scheduled, briefs to file, correspondence to respond to, and assorted reminders. Some entries about court cases additionally contain notes about the case. Journals appear for Attorneys General Leslie W. Russell (1882-1883), Denis O'Brien (1884-1887), and Charles F. Tabor (1888-1891).

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Volume list.

Custodial History

The records were originally volumes 45-57 of old collection -198.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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