Letter books
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of transcribed or press copies of outgoing letters of the Attorney General and his Deputy. Many of the letters are legal opinions, though only a few are numbered and designated as such. The letters concern all aspects of state government, including lands, prisons, canals, elections, court actions brought by the people, and operations of the Attorney General's office.
Title
- Letter books
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet; 4 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0609
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological by date of letter.
Scope and Content Note
These volumes contain transcribed or press copies of outgoing letters of the Attorney General and his Deputy. Many of the letters are actually legal opinions, though only a few are numbered and designated as such. The letters concern all aspects of state government, including lands, prisons, canals, elections, court actions brought by the people, and operations of the Attorney General's office.
Other Finding Aids
Volume list.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Attorneys general--New York (State)
- Government attorneys--New York (State)
- Government litigation--New York (State)