Papers, [ca. 1835]-1847.

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Papers, [ca. 1835]-1847.

New York Assembly bill authorizing the Washington Park (1847), and a report from the park's commissioners (1847). Also, a list of members of the Brooklyn Common Council and a report of the Committee on City Hall (both ca.1835).

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Lester, James D., Mrs.,

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Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.). Common Council

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The Common Council, which consisted of 26 different mayors and a changing Board of Aldermen, governed the City of Brooklyn for 64 years. Brooklyn was consolidated with Richmond, Queens, the Bronx and New York City to form Greater New York in 1898. From the description of Minutes and committee reports, 1800-1897. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145406984 The Common Council consists of the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor. From the description of Minutes, 1848-1932. ...

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The legislature had final authority over all land transactions and agreements with Indians. Petitions concerning such transactions and agreements were addressed to the legislature and referred to the assembly, which in turn referred the petition to various three-member committees or to the surveyor general or the comptroller. From the description of Petitions, correspondence and reports relating to Indians, 1783-1831. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 84144073 I...