Copies of accounts audited by the New York State Auditor General, Book A
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Date
early 1780s - early 1790s
Description
Book A. The books contain copies of audited accounts for obligations incurred by the State during the years 1775-1794. Accounts include abstracts of pay and ration rolls for militia officers and soldiers; supplies purchased or requisitioned; soldiers' back pay or widows' pensions; loyalist lands leased or sold by the commissioners of forfeiture; and service by civil officials in war-related positions. Record damaged by 1911 Capitol fire. This item was added as part of the Diversity and Collaborative Knowledge Program funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Find the whole book at: https://digitalcollections.archives.nysed.gov/index.php/Detail/objects/41659
Type
Written Document
Region
New York State, United States
Era
Colonial America, Revolution and New Nation
Topic
American Revolution, Colonial America, Communication, Community
Repository
Identifier
NYSA_A0870-77_BookA
Source
New York State Archives, A0870-77, Copies of accounts audited by the auditor general for bills presented to the state, 1780-1794, Book A
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