Report of A.J. Davis on irregularities in performance of repair of Chemung Canal Feeder, submitted to Commission to Investigate…

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New York State Archives
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Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of a report to Governor's Commission to Investigate Canal Frauds concerning repairs made to the Chemung Canal Feeder after a break that occurred in the freshet of April 19, 1870. The report charges contractor Jarvis Lord with excessive hiring at unnecessary cost to the state. Attached are copies of depositions, letters, receipts, and statements of labor performed and materials furnished.
Title
Report of A.J. Davis on irregularities in performance of repair of Chemung Canal Feeder, submitted to Commission to Investigate Canal Frauds
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet
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Series Number
A1389
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Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a report to Governor's Commission to Investigate Canal Frauds concerning repairs made to the Chemung Canal Feeder after a break which occurred in the freshet of April 19, 1870.

The report charges contractor Jarvis Lord with excessive hiring at unnecessary cost to the state. Attached are copies of depositions, letters, receipts, and statements of labor performed and materials furnished. It is not clear how this report came into possession of the Comptroller.

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