Accounts of taxes owed to the state for road construction and marsh drainage
Series Number
B1607
Summary
This series consists of registers of taxes collected for projects carried out according to special legislation. These laws authorized projects to open, construct, or improve roads and to drain swamp land throughout the state. Volume 1, labeled "Road Taxes," covers authorizing laws from 1811-1830. Volume 2, labeled "Marsh and Road Tax B," covers authorizing laws from 1829-1845.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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Map and assessments prepared by commissioners for draining the swamp and marsh lands in the Town of Salina
Series Number
A0977
Summary
The series consists of maps, assessments, and certifications prepared for draining swampland near the village of Liverpool. Land Office commissioners were responsible for appraising marsh lots leased to the salt manufacturers in the town of Salina. Appraisals include probable expenses and benefits of draining the lands. Tract map shows farm, pasture, and marsh lot boundaries, and route of road and drain line. Newspaper clipping has notice of assessment and comptrollers statement provides information on sale of lots in the swamp.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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