Warrants of survey, powers of attorney, Indian deeds, and other records, 1721-1776, (bulk 1752-1776).

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Warrants of survey, powers of attorney, Indian deeds, and other records, 1721-1776, (bulk 1752-1776).

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This series contains mostly warrants of survey but includes also a few unrelated legal documents. Colonial governors ordered surveys of all lands for which settlers applied for purchase. The warrants are the governor's orders to the surveyor general to carry out the survey.

1 cu. ft. (1 microfilm reel)

New York State Archives

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