Petitions, correspondence, and reports relating to cities, 1780-1830.

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Petitions, correspondence, and reports relating to cities, 1780-1830.

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Cities, churches, and individuals petitioned the legislature to take action or permit the petitioner to take action in regard to granting land, levying taxes, providing for poor relief, and other matters. Most of the petitions are from New York City.

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

New York State Archives

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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...