Treasury warrants, 1702-1704, 1732-1776.

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Treasury warrants, 1702-1704, 1732-1776.

This series consists of warrants issued by the governor authorizing the treasury to pay specified sums to persons who provided goods or services to New York. The warrants are generally for routine expenditures such as: salaries for government officials and employees; travel expenses; or reimbursement for money or supplies provided to the government to help fortify the colony.

.3 cu. ft. (1 microfilm reel)Copies: 1 microfilm reel; 35mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8213323

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New York (Colony). Governor.

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New York (State). Governor

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Articles I and IV of the State Constitution authorize the governor to grant executive clemency to convicted criminials (Executive Law, Sections 15-19). Among the types of clemency offered is restoration of citizensip rights, by which the governor restores civil rights lost as a result of a conviction (e.g. right to vote, right to hold public office). From the description of Restoration of citizenship rights application ledgers, 1857-1902. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id...