New York State Canal Commissioners Proposals Received for Work Done on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of printed forms of proposals for work to be done on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. The proposals contain information on materials used, descriptions of work, and costs of projects.
Title
- Proposals received for work done on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0704
Creator
Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically by date of proposal.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of printed forms of proposals for work to be done on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal, which ran from Cayuga County to eastern Oneida County. The forms contain tables that include approximate quantities and types of material; measurements; the amount of deposit required; description of the type of work being done (e.g. lining, slope wall, masonry, or timber work); itemized costs; and total cost of the project. Proposals also include a contract that indicates the town or village and the county in which the work is taking place and contains signatures of officials approving the project.
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