Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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 furniture in possession of collector of canal tolls at Lockport, 1866;
and statements of publication of notices by Commissioners of the Canal fund.
Creator:
Title:
Financial and administrative records of canals
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1838-1880
Series Number:
A0819
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