New York State Commissioners of the Land Office Minutes
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
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Albany, NY 12230
1.9 cubic feet
6 volume(s)
6 35mm microfilm roll(s)
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.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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Detailed Description
Dates | Contents | Volume | |||
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Accretion: B1870-18 |
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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 |