Incoming correspondence A1144

Incoming correspondence

Some content may contain outdated and offensive terminology. See: New York State Archives Statement on Language in Descriptive Resources

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:

This series from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consists of correspondence of the Canal Auditor relating to financial matters such as salaries, contracts and tolls.

Creator:

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

Title:

Incoming correspondence

Quantity:

9 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1846-1883

Series Number:

A1144

Arrangement

Unarranged.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of incoming correspondence of the Canal Auditor relating to financial matters - salaries, contracts, tolls, and so on. A few letters to the Canal Commissioners are found in the series, but it is unclear whether they were a part of this series originally. The letters are bundled by year, but the original labels are lost. The Office of the Canal Auditor was set up by Chap. 162, Laws of 1848, and abolished by Chap. 69, Laws of 1883.

Related Material

Series A1440, Incoming correspondence relating to canals, contains correspondence of the Office of the Canal Commissioners relating to financial matters of canal administration (contracts, tolls, bonds, etc.).