Abstracts of bids received for work on canals
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These abstracts from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department document the procedure for letting bids for construction and repair of the canals. They contain date and place of letting; number of section on canal; numbers and names of bidders; amounts of bids and engineer's estimate for the work.
Title
- Abstracts of bids received for work on canals
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0988
Creator
Scope and Content Note
The form of abstract varies somewhat, but all contain: date and place of letting; number of section on canal; numbers and names of bidders; amounts of bids and engineer's estimate for the work. A law of 1850 stipulated the procedure for letting bids for construction or repair of canals.
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