Land patents, 1680-1751.
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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). Commissioners of the Land Office
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The Commissioners of the Land Office were appointed to direct the disposition and granting of unappropriated state lands. From the description of Minutes, 1784-1796, 1807-1869. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 79409505 The Commissioners of the Land Office were first appointed in 1786 to direct the disposition and granting of unappropriated state lands. Among the activities preformed to carry out this function were the approval, rejectio...
