Police operations and personnel records for 1845 to 1857
Description
The material consists of bound volumes documenting a wide range of activities and procedures involving police operations and personnel matters in Manhattan. The volumes appear to be from between two to four individual police districts, but some may be broader in scope. They have not been identified by jurisdiction. The records comprise: Blotters, 1855-1856; Telegraph Records, 1855-1956; Sick Lists, 1849; Suspensions, 1845-1847, 1855-1857; Officers on Special Duty, 1845; Reports on Saloons open Sundays, 1855; Appointees to the Force, 1854; Absences without Leave, 1853-1855. The volumes are in generally poor condition. Arranged chronologically.
Extent
1 cubic feet
Dates
1845-1857
Record Groups
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