The State Canal Department collected tolls on railroad freight on lines parallel to canals until 1851, when the tolls were abolished. This series consists of bound documents relating to payment of canal tolls by railroads in New York State.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Canal Department
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This series from the Office of the State Comptroller contains certified copies of registers of canal boats kept by the auditor. Information includes names of the boats; where they are from; boat tonnage; owner's names and the date; and a certificate of registry filed with collectors when the name of a boat was changed. Also included is a list of boats whose names were changed.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Canal Department
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Expense accounts related to Commissioners for Inland Navigation Between the Great Lakes and the Hudson River
Series Number
A0881
Summary
This series consists of expense accounts of James Geddes and others for surveying and other services related to the Erie Canal waterway. The individual expense accounts include a detailed report of the activities and expenses of James Geddes. There is also an audited account of the Commissioners' expenses. The accounts usually give the name of the person making the report; the date; and the reasons for each payment.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Canal Department
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This series consists of printed mortgage forms documenting financing for purchases of canal boats; and a few bills of sale and satisfaction of mortgage papers that were routinely filed with the Canal Department. Forms typically show mortgagor; mortgagee; amount of debt; terms and conditions of the agreement and description of the vessel.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Canal Department
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