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1
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
2
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
3
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
4
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series, arranged chronologically, records original name of boat as registered; hailing place; new name; new hailing place (often different from original); and date..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
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
6
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
7
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of ledger accounts of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund (through 1826) and of the Canal of Fund New York State (starting 1827). Included are accounts with the Commissioners of the Canal Fund, Superintendent of Repairs, and banks in New York City and Albany in which Canal Fund .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume is a ledger accounts of Commissioners of the Canal Fund for Erie and Champlain Canal Fund and stock, and for stock of the Cayuga and Seneca, Crooked Lake, Chenango, Oswego, and Black River canals. There are also accounts with the Canal Commissioners, Superintendents of Repairs, and banks .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1092
Dates:
1840-1859
Abstract:
This account book documents cash payments for construction or repairs of the Black River, Genesee Valley, Crooked Lake, Chemung, and other branch canals, and for the Oneida River improvement. Each entry provides date, voucher number, amount paid, and occasionally a brief note on the type of work don.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
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
14
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These cash books of J. Bowman, Toll Collector at Rochester, list names and amounts which are total daily. The books were presumably submitted to the Comptroller along with the accounts of the collector..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These volumes contain monthly reports, with cover letters from a deputy State engineer. They are arranged chronologically and contain information on Barge Canal terminal construction such as contract number; contractors; location of terminal; summary of work done; schedules with total value of work .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
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
17
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
18
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume contains miscellaneous accounts of an unidentified private firm, probably in Albany, dealing in lumber and firewood. It includes sales of firewood to the steamboats "Red Jacket" and "Victory.".........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
Vouchers for Canal expenditures submitted for audit by canal officials to the Comptroller, Chief Clerk or Auditor of the Canal Department by Canal officials. The vouchers include name of payee, nature of expenditure, and amount of payment. Attached to vouchers are bills, invoices, orders to pay, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These vouchers and abstracts of vouchers document expenses incurred during surveys of proposed branch canals, some of which were never built. The abstracts listing the vouchers by date, name of payee, and amount, and related correspondence. The abstracts and vouchers are labelled with the name of the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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