Tax accounts of the Treasurer of the City and County 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 consists of lists of "Insolvents of Taxes" for wards of New York City Information may include name, tax owed, address and reasons for non-payment. Also included are cover letters, statements of the City Treasurer, and miscellaneous receipts and accounts of collectors.
Title
- Tax accounts of the Treasurer of the City and County of New York
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0973
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged roughly by ward.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of lists of "Insolvents of Taxes" for several wards of New York City, submitted by the collectors for each ward to the City Treasurer, who transmitted them to the State Comptroller. The lists provide the following information: names, amount of tax owed, and sometimes addresses and reasons for non-payment ("not found," "gone," "too poor," "insolvent," or "dead"). There are also cover letters and statements of Daniel Phoenix, City Treasurer, and miscellaneous receipts and accounts of collectors.
Access Restrictions
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