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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
These monthly and bi-monthly abstracts, check rolls, and vouchers were submitted to the Canal Commissioners by Superintendents of Repairs. Arranged by canal starting with Erie, then chronologically by year, and alphabetical by name of Superintendent of Repairs, the records provide detailed information on labor performed (including laborers' names and wages) and expenditures on construction or repair projects on the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, Cayuga and Seneca, Chemung, Crooked Lake, Chenango, Genesee Valley, and Black River canals.
Creator:
Title:
Abstracts, check rolls, and vouchers for canal expenditures
Quantity:

248.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1827-1880
Series Number:
A0013