Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These chronological lists of passengers were submitted monthly by masters of boats traveling the Erie Canal. Required for
taxation purposes, the lists provide name of boat; date of travel; names of passengers; and distance traveled. The card index
indicates names of boats in chronological and alphabetical order.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Comptroller's Office statements of tolls on canal passenger boats
Quantity:
2.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1827-1829
Series Number:
A1057
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