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
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Outgoing correspondence relating to taxation and sale of state land
Series Number
A1358
Summary
This series consists of letters sent by the Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller to individuals, organizations, and government organizations. The correspondence relates to school taxes requested to be paid on State lands; highway taxes levied against state land; exchanges with people wishing to purchase tracts of state land; and appraisals of the value of state land.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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Exhibit relating to real estate transfers and the rate of assessment of real property in the City of Buffalo
Series Number
B0999
Summary
This exhibit was presented before the State Tax Commission by several transportation and utility companies as the commission decided the matter of the tentative rate of equalization of special franchises in Buffalo for 1932 (on assessments made in 1931). The series includes columnar tabulations, graphs, and one map. A sworn deposition by the consulting engineer who prepared the schedule explains the methodology and source data used and includes additional summary and distribution tables.
Creator
New York (State). State Tax Commission
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Lists, reports, statistical printouts, and related materials on land affected by Hurricane Agnes floods
Series Number
B1209
Summary
The State Board of Equalization and Assessment determined the loss percentage for each parcel damaged by Hurricane Agnes. This series includes computer printouts listing statistical breakdowns of damages, detailed listings of flooded parcels, and statewide flood statistics by municipality and school district; loss reports of taxable real property and requests for evaluation; correspondence, transmittal logs, memorandums, and instructions on the emergency flood program; file maintenance reports; employees' time and salary reports; and administrative lists of municipalities reporting parcel damage.
Creator
New York (State). State Board of Equalization and Assessment
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Long Island State Park Commission general correspondence
Series Number
B2871
Summary
This series consists of digital surrogates of some of the correspondence files compiled and maintained by the Long Island State Park Commission. The majority of the correspondence relates to land appraisals, acquisition of land for state parks, and wildlife care and conservation.
This series consists of correspondence, rent receipts, and repair, improvement, and maintenance bills relating to the rental of escheated property. When the title to property failed from defect or lack of heirs, the land then reverted, or escheated, to the people of the state. The state then appointed temporary administrators, often local judges, to supervise the rental and maintenance of the property until possible heirs could be identified, or other disposition of the land.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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