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Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0673
Dates:
1863-1869
Abstract:
This series consists of a copy of the State Canal Commissioners' report to the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate, as well as dock building permits in the Erie Basin in Buffalo. This report contains applications, communications, and permits dealing with the construction of wharves, docks, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
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
4
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1364
Dates:
1857-1861
Abstract:
Consisting of press copies of letters from the Clerk of the Contracting Board, topics addressed by the volume include contract awards; drafts and vouchers for contracts; and appointments to offices such as Superintendent of Canal Repairs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0355
Dates:
1854-1855
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
6
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
This series from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consists of correspondence of the Canal Auditor relating to financial matters such as salaries, contracts and tolls..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Title:
Series:
A0853
Dates:
1866
Abstract:
These maps and plans show proposed improvements along the Hudson and Champlain Canal. They depict bridges; culverts; waste weirs; locks; dams; waterway profiles; property owners; lot sites; and streets of towns and cities bordering the canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume contains accounts for work and materials furnished on contract and for repairs. Information includes: location of contract (lock or section), name of contractor, and type of work or material furnished with quantity and value. At the end of the volume are regulations, resolutions and copies .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A1143
Dates:
1851-1900
Abstract:
This series consists of lists of appointments of assistant engineers, clerks, levelers, rodman, chairman, flagman, draftsman, and other engineering employees. The lists are signed by the State Engineer and Surveyor, division engineer, and resident engineer, and provide the name of appointee, nature .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1087
Dates:
1825-1837
Abstract:
Included are accounts for the following canals: Oswego, Genesee Valley, Black River, Chenango, Cayuga and Seneca, Chemung and Crooked Lake, as well as the Oneida River Improvement. Each entry provides name of payee; after date; location or type of work performed; and amount due..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
The documents in this series from Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consist of vouchers, receipts, bills, clearances, and unidentified documents. Most are routine financial documents but a few concern canal operations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1130
Dates:
1833-1874
Abstract:
This series from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department contains monthly abstracts of expenditures by resident and division engineers. Abstracts lists vouchers by number and include date; to whom and amount paid; for what purpose and location of the work. Receipted vouchers accompany the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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