Warrants to sheriff of Ulster County to levy arrears of taxes
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
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Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of copies of warrants issued by the Ulster County Treasurer, commanding the sheriff to levy arrears of taxes on lands and chattels of collectors of taxes in the various precincts of the county, and to imprison them unless the taxes were paid. Each warrant gives the sum of taxes due from the collector. There is also a letter of transmittal from Christopher Tappen, County Treasurer, to the State Treasurer.
Title
- Warrants to sheriff of Ulster County to levy arrears of taxes
Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet; 12 items
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0969
Creator
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of copies of warrants issued by the Ulster County Treasurer, commanding the sheriff to levy arrears of taxes on lands and chattels of collectors of taxes in the various precincts of the county, and to imprison them unless the taxes were paid. Each warrant gives the sum of taxes due from the collector. There is also a letter of transmittal from Christopher Tappen, County Treasurer, to the State Treasurer. The taxes were levied under Chap. 55, Laws of 1786, and procedures for collecting arrears were specified in Chap. 86, Laws of 1788.
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