Tax accounts of the Treasurer of the City and County of New York A0973

Tax accounts of the Treasurer of the City and County of New York

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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 lists of "Insolvents of Taxes" for wards of New York City Information may include name, tax owed, address and reasons for non-payment. Also included are cover letters, statements of the City Treasurer, and miscellaneous receipts and accounts of collectors.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Tax accounts of the Treasurer of the City and County of New York

Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1785-1787

Series Number:

A0973

Arrangement

Arranged roughly by ward.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of lists of "Insolvents of Taxes" for several wards of New York City, submitted by the collectors for each ward to the City Treasurer, who transmitted them to the State Comptroller. The lists provide the following information: names, amount of tax owed, and sometimes addresses and reasons for non-payment ("not found," "gone," "too poor," "insolvent," or "dead"). There are also cover letters and statements of Daniel Phoenix, City Treasurer, and miscellaneous receipts and accounts of collectors.