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Repository:

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

Summary:
The United States government levied a direct property tax in 1798, for which the state administered delinquent accounts. The tax-sale of 1808 was conducted for instances of nonpayment of the U.S. direct tax. This series consists of brief typewritten abstracts of information concerning unpaid quit rents, road and marsh taxes, and direct taxes.
Creator:
Title:
Abstracts of sales of lands for unpaid quit rents, road and marsh taxes, and U.S. Direct Tax
Quantity:

0.35 cubic feet

6 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1803-1830
Series Number:
B1621