Canal superintendents' accounts
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This volume, arranged by canal, then chronologically, contains accounts of superintendents of New York State's canals. Information includes: date monies paid out or received; nature of the transaction; amounts and figures on services and disbursements. Some correspondence clarifying particular entries, and attesting that work was completed or monies received are also included.
Title
- Canal superintendents' accounts
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0857
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged by canal and then chronological.
Scope and Content Note
The series consists of one bound volume of accounts of superintendents of various sections of New York State canals between 1852-1858. The accounts contain information on the date monies were paid out or received, nature of the transaction, amount and figures on services and disbursements. In some instances correspondence has been included with the accounts for clarification of a particular entry. Signed dispositions attesting to the fact that work has been completed or monies received are occasionally included with the accounts. The series is arranged accordingly to canal and the entries are then made chronological. An index to each superintendent statement is located in the front of the volume.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.