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121
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
The series consists of a variety of documents, without apparent relationship, apparently deposited with the Secretary of State as the copy of record. They include records of appointments, fees, and oaths of office; descriptions of city seals and notary public signatures; receipts for company charters; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
122
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
This volume contains expenditures paid from the general fund, generally for canal improvements and repairs. Included are the purpose of the expenditures, and typically the date, type of disbursement ("to cash") and amount. There is an alphabetical subject index at the front of the volume..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
123
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
This series consists of proposals for construction for enlargement of the Erie Canal. Each entry provides proposal number; name of bidder and guarantors; section number; and amount of bid..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
124
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This series, arrange chronologically, consists of entries for deposits and withdrawals in the account of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund in the Canal Bank..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
125
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series, arranged chronologically, records original name of boat as registered; hailing place; new name; new hailing place (often different from original); and date..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
126
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
This series from Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consists of a contract between Alexander Robertson and the state of New York to construct a pier at the Albany Canal Basin. A bond is attached..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
127
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
A list of tolls paid by railroads provides: date; company; bank; date of deposit; and tolls. The Canal Board was responsible for the levying of tolls relating to the Canal as outlined by a law of 1841; the Comptroller was a member of this board..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
128
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume contains miscellaneous accounts of an unidentified private firm, probably in Albany, dealing in lumber and firewood. It includes sales of firewood to the steamboats "Red Jacket" and "Victory.".........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This volume contains survey maps of a proposed railroad from Fort Plain on the Erie Canal to Otsego Lake and of the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers, "for a Slack Water Navigation." Maps show streams; lakes; towns; roads; bridges; mills; and town and county lines..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
130
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume consists mainly of resolutions of the canal commissioners, who were established by Chapter 188 of the Laws of 1811. The resolutions give date, people present; resolution; and vote..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
131
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A0879
Dates:
1817-1826
Abstract:
Two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings document the construction and completion of the Erie Canal system. The articles describe the canal itself and summarize progress on its construction. Many are announcements of dinners and celebrations honoring the canal's completion. There are also many articles .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
132
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This series contains quarterly returns of stockholders of the State's "Million Loan" and of canal loans between 1817 and 1823. The lists of stockholders include dates; names of stockholders; amount of stock held; and interest due..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
133
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These are vouchers, dated at Perinton, Monroe County, request payment for labor, supplies, boarding costs, and other repair expenses. Accompanying the vouchers is a letter of W.W. Selye to Canal Commissioner John D. Fay..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
134
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
This series consists of lists of charges for freight carried by boats of the Baxter Steam Canal Boat Transportation Company. Information by boat includes number of trips made by each boat; boat's name; weight; and freight. Also included is information by destination; weight in pounds; and freight cost .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
135
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This series contains offers to lend money to the Canal Fund in return for stock. The loan proposals usually provide date; name of lender; purpose of loan; amount of the loan; and per cent interest on stock..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
136
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
An agreement between the Union Iron Works of Buffalo and the Commissioners appointed by the State of New York to build a bridge over Cattaraugus Creek near Irving gives specifications for bridge, abutments, and grading..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
137
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
A1055
Dates:
1920-1938
Abstract:
This series contains books and sheets of accounts for the construction and operation of the Barge Canal system. Included are accounts for expenditures on canal terminals, 1912-1920, and miscellaneous accounts for expenditures on canal, 1938..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
138
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
The Commissioners of the Canal Fund managed both revenues and debts associated with the development of the state's canal system. This series consists predominantly of printed resolutions pasted onto the pages of bound volumes. The records provide date, members present, resolution being considered, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
139
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1079
Dates:
1838-1839
Abstract:
These are passenger lists for daily steamboat trips between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Provided are names; destinations; number of party; and fares paid. The series also includes daily accounts of Roswell Haskell with steamboat "Red Jacket" for receipts and disbursements..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
140
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of ledger accounts of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund (through 1826) and of the Canal of Fund New York State (starting 1827). Included are accounts with the Commissioners of the Canal Fund, Superintendent of Repairs, and banks in New York City and Albany in which Canal Fund .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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