Comptroller's reports on petitions to the State Legislature
Series Number
A1821
Summary
These reports summarize petition arguments and provide State Comptroller's opinions regarding payments claimed or due. Series also contains original petitions, supporting affidavits, and legislation for the assessment and collection of taxes and for the payment of claims. Topics of note include land grants, patents, and claims; relief for widows of soldiers killed in the Revolution; widows' dower rights to confiscated estates of deceased husbands; settlement of debts owed by confiscated estates; and requests for return of or compensation for confiscated estates.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
Access to original records is restricted due to burn damage sustained in the 1911 New York State Capitol building fire.
Transcripts of reports regarding claims for Revolutionary War service
Series Number
A0042
Summary
These transcripts were prepared by the Clerk of the Assembly between 1819 and 1823 for reference by the State Legislature. They document petitions of and compensation awarded to individuals for Revolutionary War service or for losses resulting from the war. Most records are reports to the Assembly by committees or commissions making decisions concerning petitions for bounty lands or for monetary compensation.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.