Reports on petitions for bounty lands for Revolutionary War service, [ca. 1784-1815] (bulk 1808-1815).

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Reports on petitions for bounty lands for Revolutionary War service, [ca. 1784-1815] (bulk 1808-1815).

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The reports contain some or all of the following information: committee member making report; petitioner's name; basis of claim; evidence supporting claim; committee's recommendation; reasons for recommendation; Assembly resolution approving recommendation (there appear to be no disapprovals); and recommendations of monetary compensation when individual was ineligible for bounty lands but provided an important war service.

.6 cu. ft.Copies: 1 microfilm reel; 35mm.

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The legislature had final authority over all land transactions and agreements with Indians. Petitions concerning such transactions and agreements were addressed to the legislature and referred to the assembly, which in turn referred the petition to various three-member committees or to the surveyor general or the comptroller. From the description of Petitions, correspondence and reports relating to Indians, 1783-1831. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 84144073 I...