Canvass of proposals for Erie Canal Enlargement
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of proposals for construction for enlargement of the Erie Canal. Each entry provides proposal number; name of bidder and guarantors; section number; and amount of bid.
Title
- Canvass of proposals for Erie Canal Enlargement
Quantity
- 1 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0810
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetic by name of bidder, then numeric by section number.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of proposals for construction.
Each entry gives: number of proposal; names of bidder and guarantors; section number; and amount of bid. Legislation of 1827 empowered the Canal Commissioners to accept proposals for work on canals. Enlargement of the Erie Canal was authorized by legislation of 1834.
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