Inventories of items sold at public auctions A1257

Inventories of items sold at public auctions

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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:

The series consists of inventories compiled by the State Treasurer of all goods sold at public auctions by auctioneers. Records include a sworn statement by the auctioneer that the accounts described are true and accurate. A listing of the value of goods sold during a particular period for each day accompanies the statement. In some instances, an itemized list detailing the goods sold and their value has been included.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Inventories of items sold at public auctions

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1785-1786

Series Number:

A1257

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of inventories compiled by the State Treasurer of all goods sold at public auctions by auctioneers. The records were generated pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Laws of 1784 which required the State Treasurer to keep "exact and distinct accounts of the monies to arise" from sales at public auctions so that a tax of 2 1/2 per cent could be levied on all the proceeds.

The records contain a sworn statement by the auctioneer and are witnessed by Gerard Banker, State Treasurer, claiming that the accounts described are true and accurate. A listing of the value of goods sold during a particular period for each day accompanies the statement. In some instances, an itemized list detailing the goods sold and their value has been included.