New York State Department of State Copies of Official British Colonial Records
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of the sole surviving elements of what were known as the "Holland, London and Paris Documents." These were manuscript copies of official papers procured in 1841-1844 from the archives of Holland, England, and France by John Romeyn Brodhead as agent of the state. Use is restricted due to severe burn damage. Published version is first-use copy.
Title
- Copies of official British colonial records
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; 2 folders
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A3300
Creator
Scope and Content Note
These are all that remain of 80 volumes of the so-called "Holland, London and Paris Documents" (manuscript copies of official papers procured in 1841-1844 from the archives of Holland, England, and France by John Romeyn Brodhead as agent of the state).
Alternate Formats Available
The English papers and translations of the Dutch and French papers were published in
Administrative Information
Location of Originals
Originals are in the National Archives (Public Record Office), Kew, Surrey, England.
Custodial History
The documents were not assigned a collection number by the State Library, but were stored in manuscript box #74, which may refer to a volume number (74 of 80?). Originals are in the National Archives (Public Record Office), Kew, Surrey, England.
Access Restrictions
Restricted due to severe burn damage. Published version is first-use copy.