Registers of appointments, 1823-1970.

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Registers of appointments, 1823-1970.

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This series is comprised of volumes maintained in the Governor's office, mostly to track gubernatorial appointments. The volumes apparently originated in several different series and were brought together at an unknown date. The series also includes a few miscellaneous volumes, such as one recording charges made against public officials (1904-1909) and one recording gubernatorial actions such as approving legislation or issuing proclamations (1857-1858).

26 cu. ft. 97 volumes)

New York State Archives

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