New York State Comptroller's Office Land Tax Bureau Receipt Book of Land Grants from Gerrit Smith to African Americans and Poor…

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This receipt book lists land grants issued by Gerrit Smith in 1846 to various African Americans and poor white people. Approximately 3,000 deeds were awarded. The amount of land given to each individual ranged from 40 to 60 acres. The volume, kept by Charles Ray (Smith's secretary), lists the following information relating to these grants: county name; township; tract; lot; quarter of lot; acres; and remarks (i.e. names of grantees).
Title
Receipt book of land grants from Gerrit Smith to African Americans and poor white people
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet; 1 volume(s)
Bulk Dates
Series Number
B2912
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Scope and Content Note

This receipt book lists land grants issued by Gerrit Smith in 1846 to various African Americans and poor white people. Approximately 3,000 deeds were awarded. The amount of land given to each individual ranged from 40 to 60 acres. The volume, kept by Charles Ray (Smith's secretary), lists the following information relating to these grants: county name; township; tract; lot; quarter of lot; acres; and remarks (i.e. names of grantees).

Series A1352, Transcription of Receipt Book of Land Grants from Gerrit Smith to African Americans and Poor White People, is a carbon copy of this volume.

Custodial History

The volume was retained by the State Comptroller due to his involvement in land grants and land taxing in New York State and was later transferred to the Office of General Services Bureau of Land Management.

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