Canal Fund loan proposals
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- 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.
Title
- Canal Fund loan proposals
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1038
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological, then alphabetical by name.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains offers to lend money to the Canal Fund in return for stock.
The 1817 law establishing the Canal Fund authorized the commissioners of the fund to borrow money from the people of the state at up to 6% interest. For the borrowed money, the comptroller would issue stock certificates payable at a time specified by the commissioners. The loan proposals usually give: date; name of lender; purpose of loan; amount of the loan; and per cent interest on stock.
Access Restrictions
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Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
- New York (State). Canal Fund
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office