Alphabetic card index to governors' appointment correspondence files and other matters
Series Number
A0540
Summary
This series indexes Series A0612, Governors' Appointment Correspondence Files. The card indexes were compiled by successive gubernatorial administrations to facilitate access to information as the volume of correspondence and other responsibilities of governors and their staff steadily increased. In particular, the indexes provide access to names of individuals applying for appointment to various positions and individuals recommending others for such positions.
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The bulk of this series consists of resignations and removals of elected and appointed public officers that were filed in the Secretary of State's office pursuant to Chapter 126 of the Laws of 1850, which stipulated that written resignations were to be submitted and signed by the incumbent. Also included are records concerning investigations and hearings dealing with possible malfeasance, such as the impeachment of Governor William Sulzer. Sulzer documents include articles of impeachment in the Assembly, proceedings of the Court for the Trial of Impeachments (composed of the Senate and judges of the Court of Appeals), and the court's judgment removing Governor Sulzer from office.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.