New York State Canal Commissioners Calendar of Petitions
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This list of petitions to the Canal Commissioners provides the number and date of petition; name of petitioner; and "nature of the petition and action had." Petitions are numbered 1 through 120 and concern location of the Erie Canal enlargement; construction of bridges, culverts, docks, and other structures; water power privileges; and all other matters under the authority of the Canal Commissioners.
Title
- Canal Commissioners calendar of petitions
Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1195
Creator
Scope and Content Note
A list of petitions to the Canal Commissioners gives: the number and date of petition; name of petitioner; and "nature of the petition and action had".
Petitions are numbered from 1 through 120 and concern: location of the Erie Canal Enlargement; construction of bridges, culverts, docks, and other structures; water power privileges; and all other matters under the authority of the Canal Commissioners.
The Canal Commissioners' powers and duties are spelled out in laws of 1816, 1817, and 1820. The original petitions to the Canal Commissioners appear to be lost, but a few may be found in Series #A1440.
Related Material
A1440Series A1440, Incoming Correspondence Relating to Canals, contains related records.
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