State Engineer and Surveyor payrolls for employees in military service
Series Number
A3260
Summary
This series documents payment to State Engineer and Surveyor employees for the differential between their military pay and their state salaries, and mostly consists of monthly payrolls providing: name; state title; military rank; monthly state salary; monthly military pay; amount due from state; and governor's approval number. These payments were made pursuant to a law stipulating that state employees would not lose any of their employment privileges due to absence in military service during World War I.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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List of pay certificates issued to New York Continental Soldiers by the U.S. Paymaster General
Series Number
A0892
Summary
These certificates, sometimes referred to as "Pierce's Certificates," were issued by U.S. Paymaster General John Pierce pursuant to a resolution of the Continental Congress adopted on July 4, 1783. They were issued to Continental Army soldiers and officers owed pay for service during the Revolution. This list gives voucher number; certificate number; name of recipient; date issued; principal amount of certificate; date interest began to accrue; and total amount of principal per voucher.
Creator
New York (State). Auditor
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