Minutes of the Council of Revision, 1778-1824.

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Minutes of the Council of Revision, 1778-1824.

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Minutes of each meeting of the Council of Revision give date and place, members present, and action by the Council on bills passed by the Legislature. Bills might be approved, or committed to one of the judges on the Council, or vetoed. When the Council disapproved a bill its objections are recorded in detail. The Secretary of State recorded the Minutes of the Council pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1778.

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New York (State). Dept. of State.

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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 ...

New York (State). Council of Revision

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New York State council composed of the governor, chancellor, and members of the Supreme Court. The council sat to revise all bills about to be passed into laws by the Legislature. Created 1777 and abolished 1822. From the description of Minutes, 1778 Jan. 28-1794 Mar 27. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58771743 ...

New York (State). Secretary's Office

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Born in LeRoy, Genesee County, N.Y. Graduated from Harvard University in 1838. Practiced law in Canandaigua and Buffalo, N.Y.; served in the New York State senate, and was elected a representative to the U.S. Congress in 1862. From the description of Election certificate of John Ganson, 1862 Dec. 11. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 57317605 The convention of delegates to consider ratification of the proposed United States Constitution was held at Poughkeepsie i...