New York State Department of Audit and Control Entry Documentation Submitted by the Indian Commissioners and Indian Agents for…
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of records of the commissioners of Indian affairs and of state Indian agents. A law of 1779 appointed commissioners to ensure the security of the people of the state against future hostilities, and to demand compensation from Indians for previous hostilities. The commissioners were to be compensated for expenses incurred in carrying out their duties.
Title
- Entry documentation submitted by the Indian Commissioners and Indian agents for annuities paid to Indians and for other expenditures
Quantity
- 3.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0832
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetical by tribe.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of records of the commissioners of Indian affairs and of state Indian agents. A law of 1779 appointed commissioners to ensure the security of the people of the state against future hostilities, and to demand compensation from Indians for previous hostilities. The commissioners were to be compensated for expenses incurred in carrying out their duties.
The records contain: abstracts of annuities paid to Indians; certificates of actions taken by agents; accounts; bills from agents for making treaties; receipts for annuities; receipts of payment for service by agents; sales of Indian bonds; correspondence; and other records of Indians and Indian commissioners and agents.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.