Resident and division engineers' abstracts and vouchers of expenditures

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department contains monthly abstracts of expenditures by resident and division engineers. Abstracts lists vouchers by number and include date; to whom and amount paid; for what purpose and location of the work. Receipted vouchers accompany the abstract.
Title
Resident and division engineers' abstracts and vouchers of expenditures
Quantity
7 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1130
Creator
Arrangement

By engineer.

Scope and Content Note

Abstracts of expenditures by resident and division engineers were submitted monthly to the Canal Commissioners.

Each abstract lists vouchers by number and gives: date; to whom paid; for what purpose (usually salaries of assistant engineers, rod men, draughtsmen, tape men, surveyors and other employees); amount paid; and location of the work. The abstract is accompanied by receipted vouchers. Legislation of 1819 required the Canal Commissioners to account with the Comptroller annually for all monies paid to contractors, engineers and others. A law of 1813 empowered the Comptroller to require statements of account from all persons receiving money, securities, or other property of the State.

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