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Displaying 548 Finding Aids
Title
- Appointments of coroners
Series Number
- B1185
Summary
- This series consists of letters nominating individuals for the position of coroner in New York City and in Montgomery County. The letters are either written by the person seeking the appointment, or by others who are nominating a person for the position. All of the letters are addressed to Governor DeWitt Clinton and the Council of Appointment of the State of New York.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Auburn and Syracuse Railroad waybills
Series Number
- A1046
Summary
- These bills were submitted to the Comptroller, and provide date; time of run; name of superintendent; destination; type of freight; and railroad charges. Bills were submitted to the Comptroller in accordance with a law of 1834 incorporating the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad Company and requiring it to pay canal tolls on freight it carried and to submit statements thereof to the Comptroller.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Comptroller's Office bonds from purchasers of lands in old military tract
Series Number
- A1052
Summary
- This series consists of bonds relating to land purchased in Lots 11 and 12 of the Old Military Tract. Bonds provide name and residence of purchaser; amount of bond; date; location of parcel; and terms of payment. Bonds were taken by the comptroller pursuant to Chapter 106 of the Laws of 1803, which provided for sale of certain unappropriated lands.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Entry documentation from New York and Erie Railroad
Series Number
- B1190
Summary
- This series documents the activities of the New York and Erie Railroad. Most of the documents are affidavits, bills, certificates of charter, and certificates of acceptance. Also included are progress reports, money deposits, correspondence, lists, and records of stocks. Canal records can also be found in this series.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Auctioneer records
Series Number
- B1184
Summary
- This series consists of documents regarding appointments and activities of auctioneers including applications to the governor and Council of Appointments; certificates of goods sold and taxes returnable; and descriptions of locations of lands.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Treasurer's account of canal tolls and salt duties deposited in banks
Series Number
- A1090
Summary
- This volume contains state treasurer's account of canal tolls and salt duties deposited in various banks in upstate New York as a security for repayment of State canal stock as a security for repayment of State canal stock. Canal toll receipts and salt duties are entered as debit and corresponding deposits in the Ontario, Geneva, Rochester, Utica, Ontario, Mohawk, Waterford Branch, Troy, and Mechanic's and Farmer's Banks are entered as credit. Monthly and annual totals are included.
Creator
- New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Abstracts of sales of lands for unpaid quit rents, road and marsh taxes, and U.S. Direct Tax
Series Number
- B1621
Summary
- The United States government levied a direct property tax in 1798, for which the state administered delinquent accounts. The tax-sale of 1808 was conducted for instances of nonpayment of the U.S. direct tax. This series consists of brief typewritten abstracts of information concerning unpaid quit rents, road and marsh taxes, and direct taxes.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Daybook of tax and redemption payments to county treasurers
Series Number
- B1609
Summary
- In 1850, the legislature transferred the function of selling and conveying land for unpaid taxes to the county treasurers. The comptroller continued to receive copies of lists of unpaid non-resident taxes and of lands redeemed and finally conveyed. In 1855 the legislature restored the former system of comptroller's sales of non-resident lands. This register records tax and redemption payments made to county treasurers for overdue taxes on non-resident lands.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Canal Commissioners contracts and accounts for construction and repair
Series Number
- A1125
Summary
- This series consists of accounts submitted by the Canal Commissioners for audit by the Comptroller's office. It includes original contracts made by the Commissioners for the Construction of the Erie and Champlain Canals with their locks, feeders, aqueducts, etc., accompanied by contractors' receipts for payment; check rolls for labor submitted by Superintendents of construction; abstracts and vouchers of the principal engineers and their assistants; and various documents relating to canal finances.
Creator
- New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Canal Commissioners Superintendents of Repairs' Estimates of Expenditures for Repairs
Title
- Superintendents of Repairs' estimates of expenditures for repairs
Series Number
- A1131
Summary
- These estimates of proposed expenditures for canal repairs were submitted by Superintendents of Repairs to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Each estimate provides the location of the work project, names of structures or work involved, and an estimated cost of labor and materials.
Creator
- New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Contract documents for canal enlargement and repairs
Series Number
- A1899
Summary
- These records document execution and fulfillment of contracts for canal construction and repairs. Included are agreements for excavation of the canal, for construction of locks, bridges, and other structures, and for general repairs; detailed work specifications; bonds for performance of work and payment of wages; estimates or accounts listing labor employed and materials use; and affidavits of inspection or materials. Contract documents generally are labeled with contractor name, date, sequential number, and work location.
Creator
- New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Contracting Board proposals and bonds for canal enlargement and repairs
Series Number
- A1127
Summary
- The Contracting Board received proposals and bonds for performance of work submitted by persons wishing to obtain contracts for construction or repair of canals. Series includes printed forms for locks, culverts, waste weirs, aqueducts, bridge abutments, reservoirs, iron superstructure, and general excavation. Proposals specify the cost of clearing, excavation, masonry, carpentry, lumber, stone, iron, cement, and additional labor or materials necessary to perform the work.
Creator
- New York (State). Contracting Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Superintendents of Repairs' annual reports of structures or work completed or repaired
Series Number
- A1133
Summary
- Each annual report lists the number of locks, aqueducts, and waste weirs; weigh locks, bridges, scows, and buildings; and dams, repairs of breaches, and other works or structures completed or repaired during the preceding year, with the cost of new and repair work and total cost in each category. At the head of the report are given the name of superintendent, location of section, and date.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Compensation claims of former commissary general
Series Number
- A1251
Summary
- This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning former Commissary General Storms and his efforts to obtain compensation for payments due for supplies of arms, military stores, and accoutrements to arsenals, members of the militia and brigades, and for services as agent for settling the demands of this state against the United States. Included is correspondence and newspaper clippings sent from General Storm to the Adjutant General's Office.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Affidavits of publication of county treasurers' notices of tax sales
Series Number
- B0932
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Coal and wood bids from dealers for provision of fuel for state buildings
Series Number
- A1245
Summary
- This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of bids from various dealers offering to supply coal and wood for the State Hall, Capitol, and State Geological Hall. A newspaper article calling for bids is attached to one of the bids. Each bid contains price information on either the wood or coal or both.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Ledger of salaries and expenses for state agencies
Series Number
- A1279
Summary
- This series consists of carbon copy forms regarding salaries. Information includes salary; time period covered; annual salary; retirement registration number; relevant law and chapter; title of position; rate of contribution; contribution amount; amount paid employee; and check number. In addition, for the Department of the State Engineer and Surveyor there are printed forms of schedule of accounts of the Canal Fund. These list appropriation; chapter and laws; claimant; voucher number and amount; requisition number and amount; and check number.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Account book of expenses for building Sing Sing Prison (Mt. Pleasant)
Series Number
- A1292
Summary
- This series consists of accounts submitted by the Commissioners for building a prison at Sing Sing (Mt. Pleasant) to the prison agent. Expenses are listed for a variety of items including building materials; foodstuffs; and wages for various services provided.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Entry documentation submitted by the Indian Commissioners and Indian agents for annuities paid to Indians and for other expenditures
Series Number
- A0832
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.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Entry documentation submitted by the Commissioners of Navigation to the Comptroller
Series Number
- A0826
Summary
- This series contains records submitted in support of raising funds and collecting voluntary contributions to fund the deepening of the Hudson River. The records include accounts, voluntary contributions and bonds, income and expense reports, receipts, and other related records. These records generally provide the date and names of commissioners, donors, or those who held accounts with the commissioners.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.