Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The Commissioners of the Canal Fund were given charge of all financial operations of the canal system. These records are abstracts
or summaries of audited accounts for expenditures on canals, including accounts with Canal Commissioners. Entries include
contract or voucher number, name of payee, amount, and occasionally a brief note of purpose of the expenditure. Volume 2 includes
accounts for the enlargement of the Erie Canal (1835-1840).
Creator:
Title:
Abstracts of audited canal accounts
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
2 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1817-1840
Series Number:
A1084
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