Case record of canal land lease or sale agreements, 1891-1908.

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Case record of canal land lease or sale agreements, 1891-1908.

Contains records involving the Miami & Erie Canal (case number 1 to 1152) and the Ohio & Erie Canal (case number 1 to 1695). Each narrative case record includes name of lessee or purchaser, tract description, number of acres, value of tract, and date of sale or lease.

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