Estrayed New York City Court records
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
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Albany, NY 12230
1.8 cubic feet
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Scope and Content Note
The bulk of this series was generated by the following New York City courts during the 19th Century: Mayor's Court, Court of Common Pleas, New York City Superior Court and Justice Courts, and Police Court. Types of records include depositions, petitions of imprisoned debtors for release, insolvent assignments, summonses, complaints, judgment rolls, affidavits, writs of fieri facias (fi. fa.), and payments. The series also includes vouchers and payroll records of various New York City offices dating from the 1860s that were audited by the New York City Department of Finance.
Access Restrictions
Closed pending arrangement.