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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of examples of contract specimens or specifications relating to the 1854 enlargement of the State's canal system..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

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These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the state for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Records include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series is comprised of a volume of vouchers for Barge Canal contracts. The vouchers contain date of the contract; amount of expense; purpose of expense (such as payment to contractors, advertising, recovering appropriations, etc.); subtotals; and totals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department

 

 

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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

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

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These records document execution and fulfillment of contracts for canal construction and repairs. Included are agreements for excavation of the canal, for construction of locks, bridges, and other structures, and for general repairs; detailed work specifications; bonds for performance of work and payment .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

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This series consists of accounts submitted by the Canal Commissioners for audit by the Comptroller's office. It includes original contracts made by the Commissioners for the Construction of the Erie and Champlain Canals with their locks, feeders, aqueducts, etc., accompanied by contractors' receipts .........

 

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New York State Archives