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1
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
B0704
Dates:
1873-1894
Abstract:
This series consists of printed forms of proposals for work to be done on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. The proposals contain information on materials used, descriptions of work, and costs of projects..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
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
3
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1098
Dates:
1867-1868
Abstract:
These booklets contain estimates submitted to the Canal Commissioners by the resident engineers for various improvements on Erie, Champlain, and Black River canal sections, locks, dams, docks and piers. Entries include location of improvement; quantity and value of material used; name of contractor; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1131
Dates:
1835-1905
Abstract:
These estimates of proposed expenditures for canal repairs were submitted by Superintendents of Repairs to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Each estimate provides the location of the work project, names of structures or work involved, and an estimated cost .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1132
Dates:
1835-1878
Abstract:
These are reports on expenditures made by Superintendents of Repairs and submitted to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Entries include the name and location of structure or work, amount of labor and materials used, and unit cost and total expenditures. The .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
B0716
Dates:
1840-1846
Abstract:
This series consists of records of expenditures made for improvement and repairs of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
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
8
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These records document the operation of canals, including: rough tallies of cargo loaded on canal boat "Sovereign" at various ports; auditor's warrants for payments from Canal Fund through the Manhattan Company; and section contracts for enlargement of the Cayuga and Seneca canal, 1859; inventory of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1125
Dates:
circa 1817-1828
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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