Jerry,

NARA NE would be worth a try.

Best,

Leslie Corn
NYC Genealogical Research & Heir Searches
NYG&BS Record Search Service Genealogist
http://www.citydirectories.psmedia.com/city/essay_main1.html
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In a message dated 1/20/99 11:50:40 AM, [log in to unmask] wrote:

>While I can find short references in Law and other publications to this
>elusive organization, The Board of Port Wardens of New York continue to
>elude me.  I have searched the NY City Archives, The Library at the South
>Street Seaport, The New York State Archives and the Port Authority. None of
>them have any documents or material pertaining to this organization.
>I know it existed from about 1857 through the turn of the century. I know
>that there usually were five wardens who inspected ships cargo and ships
>worthiness of sailing. I know that a fee was charged and that the five
>wardens split the fees at the end of the year. Wardens were appointed by
>the Governor of the State Of New York. I also know that the office of this
>organization was at 17 South Street between Coenties Slip and Broad Street.
> There was also an office in the 1809s at No.1 Broadway Room 149. Can
>anyone lead me in the right direction in my search for records of this
>organization?
>Jerry Reed
>Whitesboro, NY
>Jerry Reed - Whitesboro, NY
>Otsego County NYGENweb Page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyotsego
>Lewis County NYGENweb Page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~nylewis