A Century in the Comptroller's Office, State of New York, 1797 to 1897

"A Century in the Comptroller's Office, State of New York, 1797 to 1897" by James A. Roberts is a journey through a hundred years of New York's financial heart, the Comptroller's Office; the narrative unfolds the story of an office that shaped a state, detailing its birth, growth, and influence through the eyes of the men who steered its course, showcasing their challenges, triumphs, and the evolution of fiscal policy amidst a changing political landscape, underlining the importance of integrity and competence in the guardians of the public purse.