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The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
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The house committee on the Supply Bill fixed salaries for state officials including the Governor (1500l.), Chancellor (500l.), judges (500l.), and others on April 6. On April 9, allowances were set for the Surveyor General (400l. per annum plus 400l. extra) and General Clinton (30s. per day for boundary work).
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Governor's salary, 1500l.—Chancellor's, 500l.—Judges of the Supreme Court, 500l.—Members of Congress 24s. per day.—Members of the Council of Appointment, 16s. per day, whilst employed in the recess of the Legislature.
Clerks of the Senate and Assembly, each 30s. per day—State Treasurer was allowed 500l. State Auditor, 400l.—Secretary of the State, as such, 300l. as Secretary to Land Office, 400l. and 1/6, for every 100 words recording the laws, &c.
On Monday, April 9, allowed to the Surveyor General, 400l. per annum; also an extra allowance of 400l.—To General Clinton, while employed in running the line between this state and Pennsylvania, 30s. per day, exclusive of expense.
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Friday, April 6 And Monday, April 9
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salaries fixed: governor 1500l., chancellor 500l., supreme court judges 500l., congress members 24s./day, council of appointment members 16s./day during recess, senate/assembly clerks 30s./day each, state treasurer 500l., state auditor 400l., state secretary 300l. + 400l. for land office + 1/6 per 100 words; surveyor general 400l./annum + 400l. extra; general clinton 30s./day for pennsylvania line work excluding expenses.
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The house entered committee on the Supply Bill and established salaries for various government positions on April 6. On April 9, further allowances were granted to the Surveyor General and General Clinton for boundary surveying.