Exemplification of the laws of New York relating to the powers of the Commissioners of Forfeitures..., 1787.

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Exemplification of the laws of New York relating to the powers of the Commissioners of Forfeitures..., 1787.

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This document is entitled "Exemplification of the laws of New York relating to the powers of the Commissioners of Forfeitures respecting the sale or transfer of confiscated estates during the American Revolution" (May 21, 1787). The item is signed by Governor George Clinton and attested by Department Secretary Robert Harper. After the American Revolution, the Commissioners of Forfeitures sold the confiscated land and property of loyalists to pay off New York State's war debts.

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Clinton, George, 1739-1812

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George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two vice presidents to hold office under two presidents. Clinton served in the French and Ind...

Commissioners of Forfeitures.

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