This authoritative historical record provides an in-depth look into New York's role in the American Revolution. Compiled by the Comptroller's Office and based on extensive research and documentation, the book covers the period from 1755 to 1783, with a focus on the political, economic and social factors that shaped New York's involvement in the conflict. With its rich detail and engaging style, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in American history. 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.