Copy of the Charter of the City of New York

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series contains the provincial secretary's file copy of the New York City Charter; the original charter is located in New York City. Known as the Montgomerie Charter, the charter granted land and governmental authority to the city, organized the city government, and appointed city officials.
Title
Copy of the Charter of the City of New York
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1888
Creator
Administrative History

The original Charter of the City of New York was sealed with the seal of the Province on January 15, 1730, and stated that it was to be recorded in the provincial secretary's office. The provincial government confirmed the charter by law on October 14, 1732. The charter was also known as the Montgomerie Charter after John Montgomerie (sometimes spelled "Montgomery"), provincial governor at the time the charter was granted.

Scope and Content Note

This is the provincial secretary's file copy of the New York City Charter. The charter granted land and governmental authority to the city, organized the city government, and appointed city officials.

Alternate Formats Available

Published in "The Colonial Laws of New York From the Year 1664 to the Revolution" (volume 2, pp. 575-639).

Other Finding Aids

Contains an alphabetical subject index.

Administrative Information

Location of Originals

The original charter is located in New York City.

Custodial History

This charter was listed as Volume 14 of "Miscellaneous Records" in Secretary of State J.V.N. Yates' 1820 report to the State Legislature.

Access Restrictions

Closed to use because of severe burn damage.

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