Executive orders for commissions to public offices, 1839-1926.

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Executive orders for commissions to public offices, 1839-1926.

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This series consists of thirty-five bound volumes and one package of executive orders issuing commissions for a variety of non-elective offices. The orders are directed to the Secretary of State and ask that commissions be attested and sent to the individuals appointed by the governor. Each order contains the name of the appointee and position, date, residence (usually county or town), date, and signature of the appointing governor. The series contains not only orders relating to in-state matters but also out of state and in some cases foreign appointments. The volumes are arranged in chronological order and a listing is available.

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New York State Archives

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Early commissions were recorded by the secretary of the Colony of New York. Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1778 appointed the secretary of state the clerk of the Council of Appointment. The 1821 state constitution abolished the council, and its powers were transferred to the governor. From the description of Record of commissions, dedimus potestatem, supersedeas, pardons, and other executive actions, 1770-1827. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 82062017 The register ...