New York State Engineer and Surveyor Ledger for Canal Construction Projects and Repairs
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This volume tracks canal construction and repair work in the Western Division of the Erie Canal. For each project, a description of the work is provided with pertinent legislation and cost information (if applicable). Transactions are listed with debits on the left-hand side and credits on the right-hand side of the entry. Dates, descriptions, and amounts of the transactions are provided. Occasionally the date adopted by the Canal Board and additional notes about the work may be found.
Title
- Ledger for canal construction projects and repairs
Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0686
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
This volume tracks canal construction and repair work in the Western Division of the Erie Canal. For each project, a description of the work is provided at the top of the entry with pertinent legislation and cost information (if applicable). Transactions are listed with debits on the left-hand side and credits on the right-hand side of the entry. Dates, descriptions, and amounts of the transactions are provided. Occasionally the date adopted by the Canal Board and additional notes about the work may be found.
Other Finding Aids
Alphabetical index, providing brief description of project and page number, is available at the front of the volume (excluding pages 242-271).
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.