New York State Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department Accounts of Monies Paid to Contractors and Others for Construction…

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of accounts of monies paid to contractors and others for construction, repair, and enlargement of the Erie and Champlain canals. Each account contains: name of contractor; number of contract; location of work (section or lock number); date; and amount of payment. Also included in each volume are statements of payments for miscellaneous expenses and damages.
Title
Accounts of monies paid to contractors and others for construction, repair, and enlargement of the Erie and Champlain canals
Quantity
3 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1267
Creator
Arrangement

Volume 1: Numerical by contract number.

Scope and Content Note

Each account contains: name of contractor; number of contract; location of work (section or lock number); date; and amount of payment. Also included in each volume are statements of payments for miscellaneous expenses and damages. Three volumes cover years 1817-30, 1835-55, and 1854-71.

A1086Series A1086, Accounts of expenditures for constructing Champlain Canal, contains accounts for the construction of the Champlain Canal

A1125Series A1125, Contracts and accounts for construction and repair, contains accounts for the construction of the Champlain Canal, as well as contracts and accounts for the Erie Canal.

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