Financial and legal records filed with the Canal Department
Held by the New York State Archives
Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These records relating to canals include power of attorney filed with the Canal Auditor or the controller for many different
purposes. Most furnished evidence of assignment of contracts for work on canals by the original contracted their party; assignments
of state canal stock; transfers of claims against the state; and chattel mortgages on canal boats.S
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Quantity:
0.5 cu. ft.
Inclusive Dates:
1841-1885
Series Number:
A1160
Arrangement
Roughly chronological.
Scope and Content Note
Records relating to canals include: powers of attorney filed with the Canal Auditor or the Comptroller for many different purposes: most furnish evidence of assignment of contracts for work on canals by the original contractor to another party; assignments of state canal stock; transfers of claims against the state; and chattel mortgages on canal boats.
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