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- New York (State). Legislature (4)
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Displaying 7 Finding Aids
Title
- Original colonial laws
Series Number
- A0212
Summary
- This series contains bills passed by the colonial legislature and signed into law. Each engrossed bill contains the text of the bill, signatures of the Assembly speaker and Governor, dates of passed and signed, bill number, a short title, date bill was sent to the Council, and notes by the Council secretary to the Council relating to dates of first and subsequent readings, of any amendments and commitments, and of final approval.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- Original records are restricted: published versions are first use copies.
Title
- New York Colony Council minutes
Series Number
- A1895
Summary
- This series consists of bound volumes of minutes of the legislative and executive sessions of the Council of the Colony of New York. The council shared executive and legislative powers with the governor. Minutes include laws, orders, and resolutions concerning the court system, land titles, land development, commerce, relations with Indians, and taxation.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to burn damage.Microfilm is first-use copy.
Title
- Transcripts of Council minutes and Assembly journals transmitted to the Board of Trade
Series Number
- A1455
Summary
- This series consists of photostat and microfilm reproductions of transcripts of New York Council minutes (executive and legislative sessions) and Assembly proceedings from 1686-1775. The transcripts were evidently prepared by the Secretary of the Province of New York or his deputy, and were transmitted to the Board of Trade in London.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- A1455-08: The microfilm contains the following statement: "Crown Copyright. Copies are supplied for information and research only. No reproduction may be made for publication without the assent of the Public Record Office."
Title
- New York Colony Council bills placed before the Provincial Legislature which failed to become law
Series Number
- A1890
Summary
- This series consists of bills passed by the General Assembly but not approved by the Council. Issues include administration of estates; taxation; trade regulations; payments to government officials and others providing service to the government; organization of the militia; relations with Indians; and regulations concerning slaves.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York Colony Council papers
Series Number
- A1894
Summary
- This series consists of documentation used as the basis for many council actions and decisions as recorded in the Council Minutes. It reflects the council's administration of land settlement, economic development, Indian affairs, litigation, and military affairs. Records include correspondence, reports, petitions, orders, and warrants created by government officials and by private citizens.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- Originals are restricted due to severe burn damage. Use under supervision of archivist after consulting microfilm.
Title
- New York Colony Council original draft minutes
Series Number
- A0176
Summary
- This series consists of a draft version of a small amount of minutes of the legislative and executive sessions of the Council of the Colony of New York. The Council shared executive and legislative powers with the governor. Minutes include laws, orders, and resolutions concerning establishment and organization of courts; granting and settlement of land; regulation and construction of buildings, streets, and wharves; trade and commerce, including restrictions on exports; trade and relations with Indians; and levying of taxes.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to burn damage.
Title
- New York Colony Council general entries
Series Number
- A3169
Summary
- Books of general entries contain the office copies of documents issued by colonial governors Richard Nicolls, Francis Lovelace, and Sir Edmund Andros. They reveal the governors' efforts to enact the policies of the British monarchy, and provide insight into seventeenth century society, commerce, industry, agriculture, law, and land development. Documents include orders, warrants, instructions, and letters to local officials, as well as travel passes, commercial licenses, marriage licenses, and land records.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- Access to original records is restricted due to moderate to severe burn damage. Microfilm is considered first use copy.