Financial and legal records filed with the Canal Department
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These records relating to canals include power of attorney filed with the Canal Auditor or the controller for many different purposes. Most furnished evidence of assignment of contracts for work on canals by the original contracted their party; assignments of state canal stock; transfers of claims against the state; and chattel mortgages on canal boats.S
Title
- Financial and legal records filed with the Canal Department
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1160
Creator
Arrangement
Roughly chronological.
Scope and Content Note
Records relating to canals include: powers of attorney filed with the Canal Auditor or the Comptroller for many different purposes: most furnish evidence of assignment of contracts for work on canals by the original contractor to another party; assignments of state canal stock; transfers of claims against the state; and chattel mortgages on canal boats.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.