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New York State Superintendent of Public Works Ledgers for Canal Related Accounts

Held by the New York State Archives


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New York State Archives

New York State Education Department

Cultural Education Center

Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This ledgers in this series contain account information, in tabular format, related to canals in New York. The expenses are for construction and repair of canals, as well as related work such as road improvement; surveys; production of blueprints; and construction of bridges. The accounts contain the type of expense (such as reservoir improvement, bridge construction, etc.); date; and the itemized and total amount of expense.
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1 cubic foot (4 volumes)
Inclusive Dates:
1886-1899
Series Number:
B0346

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Scope and Content Note

This ledgers in this series contain account information, in tabular format, related to canals in New York. The expenses are for construction and repair of canals, as well as related work such as road improvement; surveys; production of blueprints; and construction of bridges. The accounts contain the type of expense (such as reservoir improvement, bridge construction, etc.); date; and the itemized and total amount of expense.

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