Register of bonds for the New York and Erie Railroad Company
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of a register of bonds issued to raise funds for the construction of the New York and Erie Railroad Company. The register contains copies of the original bonds - each of which is registered, countersigned, and compared with the original bond and is signed by Archibald Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State. Entries, numbered from one to 3,000, are for $1,000 and are dated August 17, 1847.
Title
- Register of bonds for the New York and Erie Railroad Company
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1860
Creator
Arrangement
Numerical.
Administrative History
These bonds were issued under the provision of an act of the Legislature, dated May 14, 1845, and entitled "An act in relation to the construction of the New York and Erie Railroad." This act provides that the bonds issued for the construction of the railroad (the amount authorized being limited to $3,000,000)} shall be numbered and registered in the office of the Secretary of State, and shall thereupon become, and be, to all intents and purposes, mortgages to the People of this State??."
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of a register of bonds issued to raise funds for the construction of the New York and Erie Railroad Company. The register contains copies of the original bonds - each of which is registered, countersigned, and compared with the original bond and is signed by Archibald Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State. There are 3,000 entries in the register, numbered from 1 to 3,000. All entries are for the amount of $1,000 and are dated August 17, 1847.
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