Research

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of annual reports submitted to the Western Division Engineer, John D. Fay, by the Resident Engineer in Buffalo, William J. Keeler, on the progress of work on the Erie Canal enlargement in Sections 360-365. The reports include narrative descriptions of work under contract, progress of construction, and costs, as well as various statements. Most of the statements detail the respective sections of work, costs, work completed, and remaining work to be completed.