New York State Engineer and Surveyor Ledger, Cash Books, Journal, and Trial Balance Books
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series contains financial information relating to construction and repairs of the Barge Canal. Each volume includes individual ledger, cash book, and journal sections.
Title
- State Engineer and Surveyor ledger, cash books, journal, and trial balance books
Quantity
- 0.6 cubic feet; (4 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0352
Creator
Arrangement
This series is organized alphabetically.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains financial information relating to construction and repairs of the Barge Canal. Each volume is divided into a ledger, cash book, and journal. The sections labeled "ledger" are comprised of tables related to the type of transaction, such as travel expenses, bride designers, and land grants. Information includes date, page, division of the canal, credits, and total balances. Sections labeled "cash books" are comprised of tables that include date, payee, page, tunnel, and canal. Sections labeled "journal" are comprised of tables that include date, type of work is being done, and total amounts.
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