New York State Commissioners of the Land Office Minutes

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The Commissioners of the Land Office were appointed to direct the disposition and granting of unappropriated state lands. This series consists of minutes documenting the approval, rejection, or direction of other actions concerning land grant applications and related land matters.
Title
Commissioners of the Land Office minutes
Quantity
1.9 cubic feet; 6 volume(s); 6 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1870
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

The Commissioners of the Land Office were appointed, beginning in 1786, to direct the disposition and granting of unappropriated state lands.

Scope and Content Note

These minutes document the approval, rejection, or direction of other actions concerning land grant applications and related land matters.

Series A0177 Commissioners of the Land Office Original Minutes, 1785-1798 contains the rough minutes from which these minutes were transcribed.

Other Finding Aids

Microfilm roll list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

B1870-18: These records were transferred to the New York State Archives under RDA 20202.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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