Found 1 collection related to Poor -- New York (State) -- New York

Minutes of meetings concerning New York City charities attended by justices, aldermen, church wardens, and vestrymen (1694-1747). The meeting attendees were charged with the care of the poor, the administration of the Alms House (1736-1747), the appointment of the schoolmaster, and related civic duties. These papers document attendance and proceedings to these meetings. This volume is a 19th century transcription. less