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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Title:
Series:
A1012
Dates:
1838
Abstract:
This schedule provides date of payment by Commissioners of the Canal Fund; surrender date of stock; name of holder; interest rate and issuing year; and amount of certificate..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This is a book of receipts for transfers of New York State six percent canal stock through the transfer office in New York City. Each entry includes transfer number; date; parties to conveyance and their residences; amount; and signatures of conveyor and a witness..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
Most of the documents are statements of deposit of Canal Fund monies in banks across the State. Generally they include date of statement, name bank, and amounts deposited on various dates. Interfiled with the statements are receipts, canceled checks, certificates of deposit, lists of canal toll deposits, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This series, arrange chronologically, consists of entries for deposits and withdrawals in the account of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund in the Canal Bank..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This series contains quarterly returns of stockholders of the State's "Million Loan" and of canal loans between 1817 and 1823. The lists of stockholders include dates; names of stockholders; amount of stock held; and interest due..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This series contains offers to lend money to the Canal Fund in return for stock. The loan proposals usually provide date; name of lender; purpose of loan; amount of the loan; and per cent interest on stock..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
The Commissioners of the Canal Fund managed both revenues and debts associated with the development of the state's canal system. This series consists predominantly of printed resolutions pasted onto the pages of bound volumes. The records provide date, members present, resolution being considered, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of ledger accounts of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund (through 1826) and of the Canal of Fund New York State (starting 1827). Included are accounts with the Commissioners of the Canal Fund, Superintendent of Repairs, and banks in New York City and Albany in which Canal Fund .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
This series from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consists of correspondence of the Canal Auditor relating to financial matters such as salaries, contracts and tolls..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This series consists of articles of agreement between the State of New York in a bank, specifying terms and conditions of deposit of monies of the canal fund; and of forms supplied by the Canal Department outlining the terms and conditions of the bank directors acceptance of the agreement. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1316
Dates:
1817-1824
Abstract:
This register includes two entries for each check, debiting the account of the Canal Commissioners and crediting the bank on which the check was drawn. Entries provide check number; date; account; bank drawn on; and payee. There are also about 8 letters from the Manhattan Company to the State Auditor .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
This volume indexes both the Engrossed minutes of series A1077 and the Rough Minutes of series A1076. Each entry gives the name, subject, date and nature of action..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
The Commissioners of the Canal Fund managed both revenues and debts associated with the development of the state's canal system. Subjects documented in this series include disbursement of funds, stock purchases, redemption of canal stock by individual stock holders, and the Erie Canal enlargement fund. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume is a ledger accounts of Commissioners of the Canal Fund for Erie and Champlain Canal Fund and stock, and for stock of the Cayuga and Seneca, Crooked Lake, Chenango, Oswego, and Black River canals. There are also accounts with the Canal Commissioners, Superintendents of Repairs, and banks .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Title:
Series:
A1090
Dates:
1826-1832
Abstract:
This volume contains state treasurer's account of canal tolls and salt duties deposited in various banks in upstate New York as a security for repayment of State canal stock as a security for repayment of State canal stock. Canal toll receipts and salt duties are entered as debit and corresponding deposits .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
Entries provide name of bank, amounts of money on loan and on deposit, amount remaining in each bank, and grant totals. Money was presumably for receipts from tolls deposited by Commissioners of the Canal Fund..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0661
Dates:
1851
Abstract:
This volume is a register of contracts, field and office books, and other matters related to the Erie Canal enlargement in Monroe County. It also contains abstracts of expenditures presented by engineers of the Western Division for work on the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0668
Dates:
1850-1851
Abstract:
This volume is a report of J. B. Stittson, Division Engineer of the Western Division of the Canal system. The report consists of: a tabular statement of engineering expenses on each subdivision of the Western Division for the year 1850; statements showing length and estimated costs of work done and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office
Abstract:
These land sales records were made by the Surveyor General in compliance with resolutions of the Commissioners of the Land Office. The entries provide date of sale; description of the land; price; name of purchaser; and certification by the Surveyor General of the sale of the land..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
The documents in this series from Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consist of vouchers, receipts, bills, clearances, and unidentified documents. Most are routine financial documents but a few concern canal operations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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