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Displaying 20 Finding Aids
Title
- Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) briefs, draft rules, and motions
Series Number
- J7011
Summary
- This series consists of briefs, draft rules, affidavits and notices of motions, certificates of clerkships, and other documents bundled together by court term. Included are a few rules for attachment of property of sheriffs who had failed to put in bail for defendants; orders for holding circuit courts; opinions; and petitions for appointment of Supreme Court Commissioners. The series also includes a few affidavits of war service and property by Revolutionary War veterans intending to apply for pensions.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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
- 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
- Affidavits of war service and property by Revolutionary War veterans
Series Number
- J6011
Summary
- This series consists of sworn affidavits by Revolutionary War veterans intending to apply for pensions. Each affidavit includes statements of the veteran's war service; a schedule of his real and personal property; applicant's age; residence; former military rank; and physical disability (if any). Such affidavits could be made in any court of record, but were most often made in the Court of Common Pleas, rather than the Supreme Court.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
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
- Revolutionary War accounts and claims
Series Number
- A0200
Summary
- This series consists of documents compiled by auditors related to liquidating financial obligations incurred by New York State during the Revolutionary War. The records document the service of and compensation due to soldiers and others who provided goods or services to the State during the war. Most documents are financial in naturebut also included are certificates by commanding officers, assignments of land bounty rights, several muster and pay rolls, and documentation of the seizure and sale of loyalists' lands.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- Users are referred to microfilm as first use copy. Documents in this series that suffered severe burn damage are closed to use.
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
- 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
- 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.
Title
- New York State Provincial Congress credentials of delegates
Series Number
- A0115
Summary
- These statements verify the election of representatives to the first and second Provincial Congress. They provide the name of the delegate(s) elected; scheduled date, location, and purpose of congress to which elected; signature of town clerk or other official; and sometimes the date signed. These records are in fragile condition due to burn damage.
Creator
- New York (State). Provincial Congress
Access Restrictions
- Records are in fragile condition due to burn damage and use is restricted. Microfilm is first use copy.
Title
- New York State Provincial Congress Minutes of the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety
Series Number
- A1814
Summary
- The minutes concern military, political, and financial matters with which the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety dealt during the Revolutionary War. Transcriptions of the minutes are available in series A0116, Transcriptions of the minutes of the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety.
Creator
- New York (State). Provincial Congress
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to burn damage. Use published version.
Title
- Partial calendar of "Assembly Papers"
Series Number
- A1828
Summary
- This series consists of a calendar covering Volumes 5 and 6 and pages 1-90 of Volume 8 of the "Assembly Papers." Entries include date of document; addressee; names of petitioners or other persons involved; summary, sometimes very detailed, of document; number of pages; and volume and page number(s) in the original "Assembly Papers." Documents calendared concern land titles and grants; expenditures; payment of debts or other compensation owed by state; construction of fortifications at New York City; and organization of the military.
Creator
- New York State Library. Manuscripts and History Section
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Provincial Congress correspondence of the Provincial Congress, Provincial Convention, Committee of Safety, and Council of Safety
Series Number
- A0118
Summary
- This series contains mostly incoming correspondence received by the Provincial Congress from other revolutionary bodies or other persons, including local committees concerning defense measures, raising troops, etc.; other Committees of Safety, such as that in Philadelphia headed by Benjamin Franklin; New York delegates to the Continental Congress; imprisoned loyalists or suspected loyalists or their families requesting relief; and Quakers who refused to provide names of men of military age. The series also includes some printed broadsides.
Creator
- New York (State). Provincial Congress
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to burn damage. Published version is first use copy.
Title
- List of grants to Revolutionary War soldiers
Series Number
- A4008
Summary
- These incomplete lists of soldiers who received land grants in return for military service during the Revolutionary War include soldier's name; file number; number of acres; and by whom delivered. There is also a list of muster masters and the amount of acreage distributed to their soldiers.
Creator
- New York (State). Surveyor General
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.