This series consists of applications that are sworn statements, giving name of applicant, date, parcel(s) description(s), and appraised value(s), with Treasurer's office payment receipts attached. Most applications are for the purchase of "Prison Lands" in the Old Military Tract in Franklin County. Also included are minutes of the Commissioners of the Land Office; miscellaneous deeds with related documents; and petition of John B. Van Allen for sale of certain parcels in Albany, with search and abstract.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
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