New York State Comptroller's Office Payroll for Construction of Auburn Prison

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Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Legislation of 1818 authorized the State Comptroller to settle accounts relating to the state prison to be built at Auburn. This series records payments to workers on the construction of Auburn Prison. A two-week cycle record is kept of category of worker; number of days worked; wage per day; and list of laborers in each category.
Title
Payroll for construction of Auburn Prison
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet; 2 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1293
Creator
Scope and Content Note

This series records payments to workers on the construction of Auburn Prison. A two-week cycle record is kept of: category of worker; number of days worked; wage per day; list of laborers in each category. Legislation of 1818 authorized the Comptroller to settle accounts relating to the State Prison to be built at Auburn.

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