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Account of monies paid to contractors and others for construction, repair, and enlargement of the Black River, Chenango, and Genesee 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:
This series consists of an account of monies paid for construction, repair, and enlargement of the Black River, Chenango, and Genesee canals. Each account contains name of contractor; contract number; general location of work; general description of work; date and payment amount.
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Account of monies paid to contractors and others for construction, repair, and enlargement of the Black River, Chenango, and Genesee canals
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1833-1855
Series Number:
B1881

Arrangement

Arranged by canal and then by contractor.

Scope and Content Note

Each account contains: name of contractor; contract number; general location of work; general description of work; date; and amount of payment.

Custodial History

This accession resulted from a project by State Archives staff in 2005 to identify, describe, and accession previously unaccessioned series.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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