This unique historical document offers fascinating insights into the workings of the common council of one of America's most important cities during a critical period in its history. Covering the years from 1784 to 1831, this edition of the minutes includes detailed records of council meetings, as well as reports on the city's finances, infrastructure, and civic affairs. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.