New York State Comptroller's Office Receipts for Payment and Certificates of Commutation of Quit Rents B1612

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Quit rents were a remnant of feudal dues that were levied during both the colonial and early statehood periods. Quit rents were very unpopular and were finally abolished in 1848.

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