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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These are abstracts of decisions made by the auditor of the Canal Department regarding canal tolls and other regulations. The volume also records appointments and removals of canal toll collectors and other officials..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
This list of petitions to the Canal Commissioners provides the number and date of petition; name of petitioner; and "nature of the petition and action had." Petitions are numbered 1 through 120 and concern location of the Erie Canal enlargement; construction of bridges, culverts, docks, and other structures; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
Letters mostly concern canal contracts, tolls, bonds, and other financial matters and the petitions request that individuals be appointed to jobs in the canal system. Also included are letters complaining about the condition of the canals or the performance of canal employees..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
Inventories of moveable property were submitted annually to the Comptroller (later, the Canal Auditor) by the superintendents of repairs, toll collectors, and weigh masters. The superintendents' inventories list materials, tools, and machinery on hand and include value, condition, and whether bought .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This report on the profitability of the Battle Island Paper Company, Fulton, relates to the company's claim for inadequate compensation for the appropriation of its water power rights during construction of the Barge Canal. The report includes a balance sheet; tables showing yearly balances; monthly .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series documents the activities of the New York and Erie Railroad. Most of the documents are affidavits, bills, certificates of charter, and certificates of acceptance. Also included are progress reports, money deposits, correspondence, lists, and records of stocks. Canal records can also be found .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of bonds given by Superintendents of Repairs, toll collectors, contractors for labor and materials, and bank holding deposits of tolls. Also included are copies of oaths sworn by the weigh masters, boat inspectors, and clerks of toll collectors, who were not required to post bon.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
Most of the documents are statements of deposit of Canal Fund monies in banks across the State. Generally they include date of statement, name bank, and amounts deposited on various dates. Interfiled with the statements are receipts, canceled checks, certificates of deposit, lists of canal toll deposits, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These are maps and plans of canal structures and works originally attached to contracts, petitions, and awards by Canal Appraisers..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Title:
Series:
A1012
Dates:
1838
Abstract:
This schedule provides date of payment by Commissioners of the Canal Fund; surrender date of stock; name of holder; interest rate and issuing year; and amount of certificate..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This is a book of receipts for transfers of New York State six percent canal stock through the transfer office in New York City. Each entry includes transfer number; date; parties to conveyance and their residences; amount; and signatures of conveyor and a witness..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1091
Dates:
1833-1837
Abstract:
This series consists of 3 volumes of measurements, calculations, and estimates for construction of the Chenango Canal. For each survey station (approximately three chains apart), there are calculations of cubic footage of excavation, embankment (towpath, berme, etc.), and lining, with comments and totals. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of canal construction reports and cover letters from the Special Deputy State Engineer to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The reports include contract number; location of construction; contractors; summary of work done; and percentage of work done..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Abstract:
These orders cover such topics as awarding and rescinding contracts; approval of revised plans; settlement of damages; and amendment of regulations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume, arranged by canal, then chronologically, contains accounts of superintendents of New York State's canals. Information includes: date monies paid out or received; nature of the transaction; amounts and figures on services and disbursements. Some correspondence clarifying particular entries, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Canal Department
Abstract:
This series from the Office of the State Comptroller contains certified copies of registers of canal boats kept by the auditor. Information includes names of the boats; where they are from; boat tonnage; owner's names and the date; and a certificate of registry filed with collectors when the name of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These financial records, arranged by type, relate to improvements to the Erie Canal and feeder canals. The records include annual financial and real estate holdings; statements; receipts; bills of sale and mortgage sales of canal boats; property mortgages; claims for compensation for land appropriated .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
This volume contains a copy of the act establishing the position of Auditor of the Canal Department, passed April 3, 1848; appointments of clerks and other employees of the Canal Department, giving names, dates, and salaries; and general orders adjusting salaries of Department employees. The label on .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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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
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These survey maps of the canal system in New York State fulfilled a law requiring a complete map and field notes of every canal in the state. The maps show: survey stations for measuring length of the canal; courses and distances (linked by red lines); canal right-of-way (blue line); locks; aqueducts; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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