New York State Commissioners of the Canal Fund Daybook and Journal Number 8

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The Commissioners of the Canal Fund oversaw all financial operations of the canal system. The left side of the volume consists of a daybook recording drafts on various banks in favor of various creditors of the Canal Fund. The right side contains a journal indicating debits and credits and posting of various transactions.
Title
Commissioners of the Canal Fund daybook and journal number 8
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1083
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

The Commissioners of the Canal Fund were established by Laws of 1817, Chap 262, and given charge of the Canal Fund established by the same act, and of all financial operations of the canal system.

Scope and Content Note

Left side of the volume consists of a daybook of Commissioners of Canal Fund recording drafts on various banks in favor of various creditors of the Canal Fund. The right side contains a journal indicating debits and credits and posting of various transactions. Entries arranged chronologically by account.

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