Copy of the Charter of the City of New York, 1730.

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Copy of the Charter of the City of New York, 1730.

This is the provincial secretary's file copy of the New York City Charter. The charter granted land and governmental authority to the city, organized the city government, and appointed city officials.

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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 ...

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