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- Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (3)
- Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848. (2)
- Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804. (2)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829. (2)
- Washington, George, 1732-1799. (2)
- Allen, Ethan, 1738-1789. (1)
- Andre, John, 1751-1780. (1)
- Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801. (1)
- Brant, Joseph, 1742-1807. (1)
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. (1)
- Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812 (1)
- Genet, Edmond Charles, 1763-1834 (1)
- Genet, George Clinton, 1791. (1)
- Hancock, John, 1737-1793. (1)
- Hastings, Hugh, 1856-1916. (1)
- Holden, James Austen. (1)
- Keith, Israel, 1750-1819 (1)
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 (1)
- Livingston, Henry. (1)
- Monroe, James, 1758-1831. (1)
- Morris, Roger. (1)
- Smith, Joshua Hett, 1736-1818. (1)
- Tallmadge, Matthias B. (1)
Displaying 27 Finding Aids
Title
- Lists of sales of and accounts of payments for confiscated lands
Series Number
- A4032
Summary
- These volumes contain a record of sales of land confiscated from loyalists in the Eastern and Western districts. Included are date of sale; name of purchaser; forfeiter (Eastern Division only); price; lot number and location; acreage (Eastern District only); and date of deed (Western District only). The series also includes accounts for Western District lands, which list purchaser's and forfeiter's names; lands purchased; date and amount of sale; and amounts and means of payments made by the purchaser.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of Forfeitures
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Department of State photocopy of list of records and original wills delivered by Samuel Bayard, Secretary of the Colony, to John Morin Scott, Secretary of State
Series Number
- A3280
Summary
- This series contains photocopies of documents, the originals of which are in the records of the Colonial Office in the Public Record Office (Series C.O. 5, vol. 175). The documents include a list of record books kept by, and original wills filed with, the Secretary of the Colony of New York during the period of British occupation of New York City and Long Island during the American Revolution.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Assembly petitions, correspondence, and reports relating to forfeited estates
Series Number
- A1816
Summary
- Assembly committees approved transactions relating to land confiscated from loyalists or suspected loyalists. Records in this series document these committees' approval of sales of confiscated land, consideration of requests to restore land to original owners, review of creditors' claims for payment, and consideration of various compensation requests.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- These records suffered minor burn damage in the State Capitol fire of 1911. Microfilm copy of series should be consulted initially and original records used under supervision if necessary.
Title
- Report and abstract of sales of land forfeited to New York State by Roger Morris and claimed by John Jacob Astor
Series Number
- A4013
Summary
- These records were generated because of a claim by John Jacob Astor to lands forfeited by Roger Morris and wife Mary Philipse. Included are abstracts of sales of land by the commissioners of forfeitures giving descriptions of lands; acreage; purchaser's names; purchase date and price paid. Also included is a report prepared for the surveyor general providing information on certain lots in Morris' estate.
Creator
- New York (State). Surveyor General
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Selected numbered records in the War Department collection of Revolutionary War records
Series Number
- A4220
Summary
- This series consists of microfilm copies of New York-related material found in a larger collection of Revolutionary War records compiled by the United States War Department. The records pertain generally to military operations, service of individuals, and settlement of accounts for military service or provision of supplies or other services required by the military.
Creator
- United States. National Archives and Records Administration
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- List of patentees referenced in "Revolutionary Manuscripts"
Series Number
- A1476
Summary
- This series consists of a duplicate index to patentees for lands located on bounty rights issued during the Revolutionary War. The list gives names of patentees in alphabetical order, with page references to their respective locations in volumes 27, 28, and 29 of "Revolutionary Manuscripts."
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Papers found on British spy Major Andre ("Andre Papers")
Series Number
- A4681
Summary
- Most of the documents in this series were created by Major General Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War to supply information to the British Army concerning the conditions, personnel, and ordnance of the American fortifications at West Point, New York. Types of information include disposition of troops and artillery pieces in case of alarm; ordnance reports in different forts, redoubts, and batteries; report of the fortification conditions; and estimates and actually numbers of men necessary to fortify the works.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)
Access Restrictions
- Acces to original documents is restricted: digitized and published versions are first-use copies.
Title
- Records of applications for and sales of forfeited estates and military lots
Series Number
- B0256
Summary
- This volume contains applications for the survey and purchase of unclaimed lots in the Military Tract or lots on estates confiscated from Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. Each application gives the date; name of purchaser; lot number and location; price; and by whom forfeited (if a forfeited estate). Sometimes acreage and cost of survey and appraisal is included.
Creator
- New York (State). Surveyor General
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Manuscript of register of military bounty land grants
Series Number
- A3307
Summary
- This original manuscript of the Balloting Book, which relates to the allotment of bounty lands in the Military Tract in central New York, is closed to research due to its fragile physical condition. Researchers should use the published version found in Series A0476, Register of Military Bounty Lands Grants (The Balloting Book, and Other Documents Relating to Military Lands, in the State of New York), 1825.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
- This series is closed to researchers due to its fragile physical condition. Researchers should use the published version found in Series A0476, Register of Military Bounty Lands Grants (The Balloting Book, and Other Documents Relating to Military Lands, in the State of New York), 1825.
Title
- Certificates submitted by disabled Revolutionary War veterans claiming pensions and audited accounts of pensions
Series Number
- A0174
Summary
- This series contains copies of documents submitted by veterans claiming pensions under various State laws. The State auditor (previously auditor general) received the originals of these documents, copied and audited them, and authorized the payment of pensions.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Services. Office of Communications
Access Restrictions
- Orginal records are closed to research due to fragile physical condition (burned). Please consult digital or microfilm copy of records.
Title
- New York State Comptroller's Office correspondence concerning claims for war service and bills for military expenses
Series Number
- B1182
Summary
- Most of this series consists of letters written to the Comptroller requesting searches of records to confirm individuals' Revolutionary War service. Replies from the controller are not included. Additional material includes bills for repair and storage of small arms; memoranda concerning state military accounts; certificates of employment of clerks in the adjutant general's office; War of 1812 claim number 16,273; and a few claims for the state campaign badge awarded for military service during the Spanish-American War.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Provincial Congress administrative papers
Series Number
- A1811
Summary
- This series contains depositions, correspondence, accounts, instructions, and minutes of committees of the Provincial Congress. Subjects include raising, paying, and supplying troops; instructions to military commanders and militia; requests for exemption from military service; desertion of soldiers; enemy troop movements; accusations against British colonial government officials and loyalists; and debt payment with various currencies in use. Records are in fragile condition due to burn damage.
Creator
- New York (State). Provincial Congress
Access Restrictions
- Records are fragile due to burn damage. Use is restricted. Microfilm is first use copy.
Title
- Provincial Congress Military Committee correspondence and administrative papers
Series Number
- A1813
Summary
- This series contains correspondence, rough minutes, resolutions, lists of officers, and accounts compiled by the Military Committee of the Provincial Congress. These records concern organizing, raising, and supplying troops; orders to military commanders; progress of the war; and accusations against suspected loyalists. The records are fragile due to burn damage.
Creator
- New York (State). Provincial Congress. Military Committee
Access Restrictions
- Records are fragile due to burn damage. Use is restricted. Microfilm is first use copy.
Title
- Outgoing correspondence replying to inquiries about records of soldiers of the Revolutionary War
Series Number
- A1363
Summary
- This series contains letterpress copies of replies sent by the comptroller's office in response to inquiries regarding Revolutionary War soldiers. The letters provide information derived from records that were ultimately transferred to the State Archives.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Title
- Reports on petitions for bounty lands for Revolutionary War service
Series Number
- A1822
Summary
- Revolutionary War soldiers and individuals who provided material support during the war were eligible to receive bounty lands from the state. Assembly ad hoc and later standing committees reviewed petitions for bounty lands and made recommendations upon which the Assembly acted. The reports in this series contain committee recommendations regarding such petitions and Assembly resolutions approving recommended action.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- This series suffered minor burn damage in the 1911 New York State Capitol fire. Microfilm copy of series should be consulted initially and original records used under supervision if necessary.
Title
- Governor George Clinton gubernatorial and personal records
Series Number
- A0142
Summary
- This series reflects George Clinton's political, business, and personal life particularly during the Revolutionary War and early statehood period. Subjects include management of military troops; military engagements, fortifications, and maneuvers; handling of loyalists, spies, traitors, deserters, and prisoners; Indian relations and Indian military activities; gubernatorial elections; ratification of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution; Vermont border controversy; evacuation of British troops from New York City; sales of forfeited land; and postwar British occupation of military posts.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Because of severe burn damage to the records, researchers should first consult published sources (especially Public Papers of George Clinton) and the descriptive calendar available at the Archives.
Title
- Unpublished typescript, galleys, and page proofs of "Military Papers of General Peter Gansevoort"
Series Number
- A0131
Summary
- This proposed publication, prepared by the State historian, consists of transcripts of correspondence and a few related documents of Revolutionary War Colonel Peter Gansevoort, commander of the Third New York Line regiment. Included are chronological and alphabetical lists of Gansevoort documents.
Creator
- New York (State). State Historian
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Petitions, correspondence, and resolutions relating to estates of deceased persons
Series Number
- A1817
Summary
- Despite the establishment of the State Court of Probates in 1778 and the Surrogate's Court system in 1787, citizens continued to petition the State Legislature for assistance in settling estates of deceased persons. This series contains petitions to the legislature from heirs to estates and estate executors or administrators. The petitions address a wide variety of probate matters, including settlement of debts owed by or to estates and contested dispositions of estates.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- These records suffered minor burn damage in the State Capitol fire of 1911. Microfilm copy of series should be consulted initially and original records used under supervision if necessary.
Title
- Provincial Congress military returns
Series Number
- A1815
Summary
- These returns provide names and commission dates of militia officers elected by local committees, as well as numbers of troops in militia regiments. Also included are lists of enlisted men, lists of prisoners, minutes of the Provincial Congress concerning election returns, records of arms and ammunition on hand, and incoming correspondence of the Committee of Safety regarding orders carried out. Records are fragile due to burn damage.
Creator
- New York (State). Provincial Congress
Access Restrictions
- Records are fragile due to burn damage. Use is restricted. Microfilm is first use copy.
Title
- New York State Secretary of State transcriptions of the minutes of the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety
Series Number
- A0116
Summary
- The minutes transcribed in this series concern the military, political, and financial matters with which the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety dealt during the Revolutionary War. The minutes were transcribed pursuant to Chapter 115 of the Laws of 1804.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to burn damage. Published version is first use copy.