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New York Colony Council Original Draft Minutes

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This series consists of a draft version of a small amount of minutes of the legislative and executive sessions of the Council of the Colony of New York, established by the British colonial government in 1664. The Council shared executive and legislative powers with the governor. Minutes include laws, orders, and resolutions concerning: establishment and organization of courts; granting and settlement of land; regulation and construction of buildings, streets, and wharfs; trade and commerce, including restrictions on exports; trade and relations with Indians; and levying of taxes.

Related Material

A1895 Council Minutes, contains the final version of these draft minutes

A1455 Transcripts of Council Minutes and Assembly Journals Transmitted to the Board of Trade, contains photostat and microfilm reproductions of Council minutes and Assembly proceedings acquired from the National Archives of the United Kingdom (Public Record Office)

A4406 Transcripts of Council Minutes and

A3271 Transcriptions of New York Council Minutes and Council Papers, contains additional transcripts of minutes of the council.

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Restricted due to burn damage.

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