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New York State Commissioners of the Land Office Minutes


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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:
The Commissioners of the Land Office were appointed to direct the disposition and granting of unappropriated state lands. This series consists of minutes documenting the approval, rejection, or direction of other actions concerning land grant applications and related land matters.
Creator:
Title:
Commissioners of the Land Office minutes
Quantity:

1.9 cubic feet

Quantity:

6 volume(s)

Quantity:

6 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1784-1796, 1807-1892
Series Number:
B1870

Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

The Commissioners of the Land Office were appointed, beginning in 1786, to direct the disposition and granting of unappropriated state lands.

Scope and Content Note

These minutes document the approval, rejection, or direction of other actions concerning land grant applications and related land matters.

Related Material

A0177 1785-1798 contains the rough minutes from which these minutes were transcribed.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Microfilm roll list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

B1870-18: These records were transferred to the New York State Archives under RDA 20202.

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

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Detailed Description

Dates Contents Volume

Accretion: B1870-18
1870-1875 Land Office Minutes volume 15 1
1875-1880 Land Office Minutes volume 16 2
1881-1884 Land Office Minutes volume 17 3
1885-1888 Land Office Minutes volume 18 4
1889-1891 Land Office Minutes volume 19 5
1891-1892 Land Office Minutes volume 20 6