I don't think they have a web page.  Write to the Editor, New York
History, Box 800, Lake Road, Cooperstown, N.Y. l3326 for details as to how
to subscribe and subscrption price. Or phone 607/547-4131 and ask for the
Membership Office.


Milton M. Klein                       |   phone: (865) 974-2806
University of Tennessee, Knoxville    |   email: [log in to unmask]



On Fri, 7 Jul 2000, Simon Middleton wrote:

>Does anybody know if the journal, New York History, has a web page providing
>details on subscription and submission guidelines for contributors?  My
>university library does not take this journal and inter-library loan is only
>good for the reproduction of specific articles.  I have hunted through the
>New York sites, but without any luck.  Any advice, much appreciated.
>
>Regards.
>
>Simon Middleton
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State
>> history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Chuck Lynch
>> Sent: 03 July 2000 03:22
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Vermont Sufferers
>>
>>
>>         Can someone refer me to an authoritative source that
>> describes the plight
>> of the "VERMONT SUFFERERS" and the settlement that redressed their
>> 'sufferings'?
>>
>>         I understand that from about 1772 to early in 1786
>> jurisdiction over a
>> portion of what is now southwestern Vermont was claimed by both New York
>> and Vermont.  As a consequence a number of civil and military officers
>> commissioned by the State of New York, were, nonetheless, driven
>> from their
>> homes, imprisoned, one killed, others wounded, had their estates
>> confiscated and sold.
>>
>>         Ultimately, in response to a petition by or on behalf of
>> these 'sufferers'
>> the petition was favorably considered and a committee recommended that the
>> State of NY grant the petitioners a Township of Eight Miles Square.
>> Consequently, something less than 41,000 acres in the Township of what
>> became Bainbridge in Chenango Co., NY was granted to the members
>> of this class.
>>
>>         Where was the territory that was in dispute?
>>
>>         Is there a list of the individuals claiming injury and
>> the nature and
>> extent of their suffering?
>>
>>         Is there a list of the grants to individuals?  Was it of
>> a specified
>> portion of the larger tract; i. e., how was each individual's share of the
>> grant described?
>>
>>         Were there any conditions on the grant, e. g., did they
>> have to take
>> possession within a specified time; were there limitations on conveying
>> their interest in it?
>>
>>         At least two of my ancestors are referred to as "Vermont
>> Sufferers" in a
>> newspaper article or in correspondence among family members but without
>> specifying the details.
>>
>>         I would be most grateful for your recommendations or referrals.
>>
>>         Gratefully,
>>
>> Chuck Lynch
>>
>