Notices from Forest Commission and Commissioners of the Land Office approving sale of state lands
Statement on Language
Some content in this finding aid may contain offensive terminology. For more information on why this language is occasionally retained, see: New York State Archives Statement on Harmful Language in Descriptive Resources.
Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of copies of resolutions by the Forest Commission approving applications to purchase Forest Preserve lands. Each document gives name and address of applicant, location and acreage of parcel, bid per acre, and a copy of the resolution of the Commissioners of the Land Office approving the sale. Usually receipts from the Treasurer's Office are attached.
Title
- Notices from Forest Commission and Commissioners of the Land Office approving sale of state lands
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1383
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of copies of resolutions by the Forest Commission approving applications to purchase Forest Preserve lands, pursuant to a law of 1893.
Each document gives name and address of applicant, location and acreage of parcel, and bid per acre. On the same sheet is a copy of the resolution of the Commissioners of the Land Office approving the sale. Usually receipts from the Treasurer's Office are attached. The endorsement bears a reference to Book of Special Deeds, lot and page number.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Land value taxation
- Real property tax
- Real property--New York (State)
- Finance, Public--New York (State)--Accounting