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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
Petitions were submitted by creditors for the issuance of a warrant of attachment, ordering a sheriff to seize the real and
personal property of a debtor for payment of his debts. The proceeding was available when a debtor could not be arrested,
either because he had absconded or concealed himself, or was not a resident of New York.
Creator:
Title:
Petitions for attachment of property of absconding, concealed, and non-resident debtors
Quantity:
3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1765–1852
Bulk Dates:
1793-1852
Series Number:
JN534
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