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Copies of Canal Commissioner's report to the State Assembly


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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 Canal Commissioners' reports to the State Assembly. The reports include maps and profiles of the divisions of the Erie Canal; maps of various lakes; headwaters and tributaries and proposed plans for dams at headwaters of the Hudson and Raquette Rivers. Also included is a list of maps and an index.
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Copies of Canal Commissioner's report to the State Assembly
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

3 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1875
Series Number:
B1838

Scope and Content Note

Includes three copies of the report of the Canal Commissioners for the year ending Sept. 30, 1874. The volume contains several maps and profiles of the divisions of the Erie Canal; maps of various lakes, head waters and tributaries; and proposed plans for dams at head waters of the Hudson and Raquette Rivers.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

List of maps at fore of volume; index at back of volume.

Custodial History

This accession resulted from a project by State Archives staff in 2004 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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