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Outgoing correspondence from the Clerk of the Contracting Board


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
Consisting of press copies of letters from the Clerk of the Contracting Board, topics addressed by the volume include contract awards; drafts and vouchers for contracts; and appointments to offices such as Superintendent of Canal Repairs.
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Outgoing correspondence from the Clerk of the Contracting Board
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

1 volume).

Inclusive Dates:
1857-1861
Series Number:
A1364

Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

The Contracting Board was authorized by a law of 1854 and was given the power to administer the contracts which had been approved for repairs and enlargements to the Canal by the Canal Board. The Contracting Board consists of the Canal Commissioners, the Comptroller, and the State Engineer and Surveyor.

Scope and Content Note

This is a bound volume of carbon copies of letters from the Clerk of the Contracting Board. Topics include: contract awards; drafts and vouchers for contracts; and the appointments to offices such as Superintendent of Canal Repairs.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Alphabetical index in volume.

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