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New York State Engineer and Surveyor Western Division Engineers' Annual Reports, Estimates of Expenses, and Other Reports Regarding Canals


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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:
These volumes contain reports, statements, and cost estimates submitted by engineers working on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Records document construction work and repairs to the Erie Canal and Genesee Valley Canal. Cost estimates generally take the form of charts, which provide a brief description of the project, quantities, items or type of work involved, unit prices, and total amounts. Narrative reports found in the volumes provide detailed descriptions and justifications for various projects.
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Western Division Engineers' annual reports, estimates of expenses, and other reports regarding canals
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0.6 cubic feet

9 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1856-1901
Series Number:
B0670

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These volumes contain reports, statements, and cost estimates submitted by engineers working on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Records document construction work and repairs to the Erie Canal and Genesee Valley Canal. Cost estimates generally take the form of charts, which provide a brief description of the project, quantities, items or type of work involved, unit prices, and total amounts. Narrative reports found in the volumes provide detailed descriptions and justifications for various projects.

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Detailed Description

Dates Contents Box Volume

Accretion: B0670-85
1856 March 10-1859 March 26 Reports and Estimates 1 1
1859 April 18-1863 May 4 Reports and Estimates 1 2
1863 May 4-1866 April 9 Reports and Estimates 1 3
1866 April 9-1870 January 31 Reports and Estimates 1 4
1876 March 20-1878 March 30 Reports and Estimates 2 5
1878 April 13-1880 May 13 Reports and Estimates 2 6
1880 February 17-1884 March 24 Reports and Estimates 2 7
1884 March 14-1892? Reports and Estimates 2 8
1898 December 15-1901 February 16 Reports and Estimates 2 9