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Exemplification of the laws of New York relating to the powers of the Commissioners of Forfeitures...
- Title
- Exemplification of the laws of New York relating to the powers of the Commissioners of Forfeitures..., 1787.
- Author
- Commissioners of Forfeitures.
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| Status | Container | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | New York. Exemplification by Governor Clinton of the laws relating to the commissioners of forfeitures under the Great Seal. May 21, 1787 | Mixed material | Request in advance | MssCol 2175 New York. Exemplification by Governor Clinton of the laws relating to the commissioners of forfeitures under the Great Seal. May 21, 1787 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- .21 linear foot (1 volume)
- Summary
- This document is entitled "Exemplification of the laws of New York relating to the powers of the Commissioners of Forfeitures respecting the sale or transfer of confiscated estates during the American Revolution" (May 21, 1787). The item is signed by Governor George Clinton and attested by Department Secretary Robert Harper. After the American Revolution, the Commissioners of Forfeitures sold the confiscated land and property of loyalists to pay off New York State's war debts.
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Call Number
- MssCol 2175
- OCLC
- 773586019
- Author
- Commissioners of Forfeitures.
- Title
- Exemplification of the laws of New York relating to the powers of the Commissioners of Forfeitures..., 1787.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 2175