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181

Creator:

New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund

 

 

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Abstract:  

This volume indexes both the Engrossed minutes of series A1077 and the Rough Minutes of series A1076. Each entry gives the name, subject, date and nature of action..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

182

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series is comprised of letters of instruction to the Western Division Engineer's Office from the office of the State Engineer and Surveyor regarding the construction and repair of the Barge Canal. The letters contain instructions on surveying; repairs; requisitions; plans; estimates; contracts; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

183

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains receipts and other financial records related to the granting of ice permits on canals in the Eastern Division of the canal system. The volume includes receipts for payments from individuals and businesses to which the Superintendent of Public Works granted permits to cut ice from .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

184

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists records of bills related to construction and repairs on canals in the Eastern Division of the New York State Canal System..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

185

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains registers of contract proposals received by the Canal Board for the Erie Canal enlargement, Western and Middle Divisions. With the exception of a single volume, entries provide the following information: number of proposal, names of proposers, names of guaranty, P.O. address (only .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

186

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of ledgers documenting expenses incurred by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office for the repair and construction of canals, as well as expenses related to road improvements; surveys; production of blueprints; and the repair of locks and bridges. The information is presented .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

187

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains financial information relating to construction and repairs of the Barge Canal. Each volume includes individual ledger, cash book, and journal sections..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

188

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

189

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Chapter 329 of the Laws of 1854 appropriated $2,250,000 in state funds to provide for the enlargement of the Erie, Oswego, Cayuga, and Seneca Canals; the completion of the Black River and Genesee Valley Canals; and the enlargement of the locks of the Champlain Canal. This series consists of one volume .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

190

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of an index to and summary information about mechanical structures on various canals throughout New York State..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

191

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This single volume series is an alphabetical index to releases, or agreements in which private individuals or businesses relinquished the right to file claims against the State of New York for property damage associated with surveying or constructing the Barge Canal. Each entry in the volume lists release .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

192

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of forms related to contracts for construction and repairs on canals throughout New York State..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

193

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of indexes to maps and plans created by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. The indexes contain the book number; title of the map or plan; and date..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

194

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a volume of monthly summaries of payment for the improvement of sections of the Champlain, Erie, and Oswego Canals. The forms in this volume detail expenditures by various offices and the pupose of each payment..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

195

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of four volumes of stenographer's minutes documenting the case of Jackson and Perkins v. the State of New York, which was tried before the Court of Claims in Rochester and Syracuse during the months of October and November 1917. The case evolved from property damage claims that .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

197

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of two copies of notices to contractors, explanations, blank contracts, specifications, and blank certificates exhibited at the lettings at Rochester and Clyde, New York, on October 19 and November 15 and 19, 1850, for work on the Erie Canal enlargement. The series also includes .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

198

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains specifications, notices, contracts, and propositions received at the letting for the Oak Orchard Creek Aqueduct (October 17, 1850), Albion and Medina sections, as well as specifications and propositions dealing with the construction of Sections 6 through 10 on the Mountain Ridge.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

199

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This volume is a register of contracts, field and office books, and other matters related to the Erie Canal enlargement in Monroe County. It also contains abstracts of expenditures presented by engineers of the Western Division for work on the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

200

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This volume is a report of J. B. Stittson, Division Engineer of the Western Division of the Canal system. The report consists of: a tabular statement of engineering expenses on each subdivision of the Western Division for the year 1850; statements showing length and estimated costs of work done and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives