Treasurer's reports to the trustees on the $1.6 million canal construction loan, 1848-1865.

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Treasurer's reports to the trustees on the $1.6 million canal construction loan, 1848-1865.

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Brief reports concern interest and principal payments to the $1.6 million canal construction loan (authorized by the General Assembly in 1843) subscribers. These reports are running accounts recording payments, including notations about payment errors and interest arrears. Reports frequently refer to bond numbers but do not list subscriber names.

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