Papers, ca.1916-1940.

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Papers, ca.1916-1940.

Notes, publications, correspondence and transcriptions made by Spencer. Included are letters from New York State Library personnel and the New York State Historian regarding Spencer's research; notes on the origins of the Treasurer's office in His Majesty's Colony of New York; papers regarding the administration of N.Y. Governor Robert Hunter which include materials on apportionment, military affairs and colonial politics. Other research topics include Indian relations, relations with Great Britain and other colonial governmental administration subjects including notes from Brodhead's History of the State of New York.

3 boxes. (3 cu.ft)

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