Research

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of letters nominating individuals for the position of coroner in New York City and in Montgomery County. The letters are either written by the person seeking the appointment, or by others who are nominating a person for the position. They include the signatures of those who wish to nominate a specific individual to the position along with the reasons why these individuals should be considered for the appointment. All of the letters are addressed to Governor DeWitt Clinton and the Council of Appointment of the State of New York.