James Duane papers, 1750-1867.

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Creator

Duane, James, 1733-1797.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 1 linear foot (3 boxes, 2 v.)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection contains titles to property in Albany, Franklin,Montgomery, Richmond, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Washington Counties, N.Y., New York City, and Bennington, Vt.; partition books; records of rentals; fieldbooks of surveys of Duanesburgh, N.Y.; and other land and estate papers. Also includes "A Defence of the Rights and Conduct of the Government of New York and Its Numerous Grantees Against Encroachments, Misrepresentations and Ingratitude of Some of the Claimants Under New Hampshire" (1773?).

Biographical/Historical Note

James Duane (1733-1797) was a judge, mayor of New York City, and member of the Continental Congress.

Controlled Access Terms

• Duane, James, 1733-1797.
• Real property -- New York (State) -- Albany County.
• Real property -- New York (State).
• Real property -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Real property -- Vermont -- Bennington.
• Rent -- New York (State).
• New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865.
• New York (State) -- Boundaries -- New Hampshire.
• New Hampshire -- Boundaries -- New York (State).
• Land surveys.
• Judges.