New York State Commissioners of the Canal Fund Lists of Stockholders of Million Dollar Loan and Canal Loans

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series contains quarterly returns of stockholders of the State's "Million Loan" and of canal loans between 1817 and 1823. The lists of stockholders include dates; names of stockholders; amount of stock held; and interest due.
Title
Lists of stockholders of Million Dollar Loan and canal loans
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A0883
Creator
Arrangement

Some lists are alphabetical by name.

Administrative History

Issuance of stock for canal loans was authorized by Laws of 1817, Chapter 262. Issuance of bonds for the loan of $1,000,000, popularly called the "Million Loan," was authorized by Laws of 1818, Chapter 282.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains quarterly returns of stockholders of the State's "Million Loan" and the canal loans of 1817-1823. The lists of stockholders include: dates; names of stockholders; amount of stock held; and interest due.

A1454, Index of stockholders of Million Dollar Loan, [ca. 1815-1823] contains related records.

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