Research

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Creator:

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

 

 

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Abstract:  

Canal commissioners were required to construct and maintain road and street bridges over the enlarged Erie Canal and to construct farm bridges to accommodate landowners. This series consists of releases, vouchers, receipts, title searches, parcel maps, and resolutions authorizing commutations to claimants .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

22

Creator:

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

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a report to Governor's Commission to Investigate Canal Frauds concerning repairs made to the Chemung Canal Feeder after a break that occurred in the freshet of April 19, 1870. The report charges contractor Jarvis Lord with excessive hiring at unnecessary cost to the state. Attached .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

23

Creator:

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

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a list of expenditures on the Erie Canal and branch canals including name of canal and purpose of each expenditure..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

24

Creator:

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

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of multiple copies of two different blank forms. One is an "Account of Tolls" paid by railroads whose routes paralled the canals, and the other is a "statement Showing the Total Quantity of Each Article Subject to Toll" (listing various articles of produce and manufacture)..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of an account of monies paid for construction, repair, and enlargement of the Black River, Chenango, and Genesee canals. Each account contains name of contractor; contract number; general location of work; general description of work; date and payment amount..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives