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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:
This series consists of minute books which serve as a chronological record of the proceedings in the Court of Chancery, including cases initiated by complaint or by petition. The minutes contain summaries or full texts of motions, orders, decretal orders, and final decrees, as well as entries of other actions by the court. Series includes, for various time ranges, rough minutes, final minutes, engrossed minutes, and some loose sheets of minutes. The minutes were created and maintained by the Register.
Creator:
Title:
Chancery Register's minute books
Quantity:

9.4 cubic feet

50 volumes; 47 microfilm rolls 35mm

Inclusive Dates:
1781-1799, 1806-1829
Series Number:
J0059