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Displaying 111 Finding Aids
Title
- Register of lands sold
Series Number
- A0284
Summary
- This register details lands sold under the auspices of the Surveyor General's Office. It is divided into multiple sections based on the tract being sold and the date it was sold. For each tract, information generally includes township, lot number, number of acres, purchaser name(s), and amount.
Creator
- New York (State). Surveyor General
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Contract for constructing bridge over Cattaraugus Creek at Irving
Series Number
- A1039
Summary
- An agreement between the Union Iron Works of Buffalo and the Commissioners appointed by the State of New York to build a bridge over Cattaraugus Creek near Irving gives specifications for bridge, abutments, and grading.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Miscellaneous documents relating to canals
Series Number
- A1167
Summary
- The documents in this series from Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consist of vouchers, receipts, bills, clearances, and unidentified documents. Most are routine financial documents but a few concern canal operations.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Barge Canal land appropriation files
Series Number
- 22561
Summary
- The land appropriation files contain comprehensive legal documentation of the process by which the state acquired lands for the Barge Canal system (pursuant to Laws of 1909, Chapter 391, as amended), and of the state's title to those lands. The files document not only the transfer of legal title to the state (i.e. the deed), but also the title and lien history of the property, the negotiations with the landowner, and the review and approval by control agencies - Offices of the State Comptroller and Attorney General. All of this documentation is important for confirming that due process was observed and that the owner was justly, fairly compensated for the property taken by the state. In addition, the records thoroughly document an important government function, the appropriation of private property for a public purpose, in this case for the Barge Canal.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Canal Fund loan proposals
Series Number
- A1038
Summary
- This series contains offers to lend money to the Canal Fund in return for stock. The loan proposals usually provide date; name of lender; purpose of loan; amount of the loan; and per cent interest on stock.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Department of Taxation and Finance register of title searches
Series Number
- B0970
Summary
- This series consists of title searches undertaken by the Land Tax Bureau of the Comptroller's Office and its successor, the Department of Taxation and Finance. Information includes the date of receipt, name of person requesting search, description of property, search number, and date returned.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Comptroller's consents to local governments to issue bonds
Series Number
- A1379
Summary
- This series contains copies of Comptroller consents relating to issuance of bonds by towns and school districts for various improvements. Also included are consents of the Conservation Commission permitting state lands within the Adirondack Forest Preserve to be taxed; petitions and statements of towns or school districts to the Conservation Commission relating to the vote on bonding proposition; and related correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Journal of county tax levies
Series Number
- B1537
Summary
- The series consists of a one-volume "Comptroller's Tax Levy County Journal" which notes receipts and/or distributions of various funds, including direct state tax, school taxes, and special fees (e.g., stenographers tax, armory tax). Entries appear chronologically in a form of double-entry bookkeeping which shows date of entry, type of tax or fund, and total amount, followed by a list of counties and discreet amounts comprising the total.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Documents relating to the records survey of 1950 and subsequent disposition
Series Number
- B1452
Summary
- In 1950, a survey was conducted of inactive records filed with the Department of Audit and Control with only a 5 per cent sample preserved. Historical records from the sample were inadvertently taken for disposal to Quebec, Canada; about one-third of which were recovered. This series consists of inventory reports; correspondence; articles and other materials documenting this survey and the resulting disposition of those records. Most material pertains to records recovery activities.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- U.S. Deposit Fund day books
Series Number
- B0994
Summary
- These daybooks contain annual summaries of mortgage accounts of the U.S. Deposit Fund and the William Vorce Fund. For each active mortgage, information includes mortgage number, name of original mortgagor, date of mortgage, amount of unpaid principal, name and address of present owner, payments during current fiscal year, and remarks (e.g. sent to Attorney General for foreclosure action).
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control. Land Tax Bureau
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of tax sale certificates surrendered for deeds
Series Number
- B0956
Summary
- This series documents the issuance of deeds to purchasers of lands sold for unpaid taxes, in exchange for surrender of purchase certificates. Information includes date the certificate was received; name of purchaser or grantee; date of deed; and date and manner of delivery. Summary data on number of certificates received for deeds and number of deeds issued is also included.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Releases upon commutation for farm bridges over canals, with related correspondence and documents
Series Number
- A1380
Summary
- Canal commissioners were required to construct and maintain road and street bridges over the enlarged Erie Canal and to construct farm bridges to accommodate landowners. This series consists of releases, vouchers, receipts, title searches, parcel maps, and resolutions authorizing commutations to claimants and owners for rights to bridges built over the Erie and other branch canals. Information includes name and residence of landowner; parcel description; sum paid by the state; and landowner signature.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Mortgage tax bonds given a surety by county clerks and treasurers
Series Number
- A1237
Summary
- This series from the Dept. of Audit and Control consists of bonds issued by county clerks and treasurers in the names of surety companies. The bonds may contain mortgagee and mortgagor names; mortgage date and the county where first recorded; maximum principle debt or obligation by which contingency may be secured by the mortgage, and summarizing page of the financial statement detailing their resources and liabilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Descriptions and explanations of the Second Comptroller pertaining to war claims against the state
Series Number
- A4158
Summary
- The Military Board was responsible for the initial enrollment and mustering of troops as well as directing the expenditure of funds necessary to supply and equip them. This unbound volume deals with claims filed against the state for expenses incurred in the organization, equipment, and subsistence of troops at the beginning of the Civil War. Essentially this series is a compilation of explanations describing claims against the state as well as listing the amount being claimed.
Creator
- New York (State). Military Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Lists of freight on Baxter Steam Canal Boats
Series Number
- A1034
Summary
- This series consists of lists of charges for freight carried by boats of the Baxter Steam Canal Boat Transportation Company. Information by boat includes number of trips made by each boat; boat's name; weight; and freight. Also included is information by destination; weight in pounds; and freight cost in dollars and cents.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State government audit reports
Series Number
- 18633
Summary
- The master audit reports file contains a final, pre-published version of each state government program audit, initial agency comments, the 90-day agency response, and, occasionally, minor miscellaneous correspondence between the agency and the State Comptroller. The reports describe and analyze agency programs in-depth, detailing mission, functions, policies, procedures, resources, and accomplishments. The reports also include conclusions about program effectiveness and efficiency, and make recommendations to improve both.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control. Division of Management Audit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- List of expenditures for work done on the Erie Canal
Series Number
- A1435
Summary
- This series consists of a list of expenditures on the Erie Canal and branch canals including name of canal and purpose of each expenditure.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- War of 1812 veterans' claims, affidavits of service, and powers of attorney
Series Number
- A3352
Summary
- This series consists of claim applications submitted by, or on behalf of, War of 1812 veterans who fought in New York State militia and volunteer units. The records contain detailed information about claimants, both residents and non-residents of New York State, including name; age; residence; rank; company; regiment; commander; where soldier served; dates of service; term of service; federal land warrant number and acreage received; amount expended for clothing, equipment, and supplies furnished; transportation expenses; and total amount of claim.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Lists of stockholders of Million Dollar Loan and canal loans
Series Number
- A0883
Summary
- This series contains quarterly returns of stockholders of the State's "Million Loan" and of canal loans between 1817 and 1823. The lists of stockholders include dates; names of stockholders; amount of stock held; and interest due.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Index to certificates and accounts for purchase of forage and account of hay pasture and grain supplied to the Continental Army
Series Number
- A0893
Summary
- This a list of certificates issued by Deputy State Agent William Brown for the purchase of supplies for the Continental Army. It gives certificate number; date; name; amount of certificate; date paid and amount paid with interest. It also contains a list of supplies furnished to the Continental Army by Brown, giving date; from whom purchased; to whom delivered; and type and amount of supplies and includes an account of Brown's expenses and receipts.
Creator
- New York (State). Auditor General
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.