Records of payments made to contractors, 1836-1864.

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Records of payments made to contractors, 1836-1864.

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Contractor payment records for Illinois and Michigan Canal construction work include names of the contractors receiving payments; payment dates and amount; and sections or projects for which payments were made. Records contain information on construction work (e.g., excavating; grubbing and cleaning; mucking; mowing; masonry; embankment; puddling); chief engineer's work completion certification; and payee signatures.

ledgers 15 volumes..75 cubic ft.

Illinois State Archive

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Illinois State Archive

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Illinois and Michigan Canal (Ill.)

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