Register of orders, 1840-1841.

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Register of orders, 1840-1841.

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Most Illinois and Michigan Canal contractors (1840-1841) accurred debt because the canal commissioners were unable to meet their financial obligations. To ease this financial liability, the commissioners issued "orders" or warrants which promised payment at an unspecified future date. These orders were payable to the contractors' creditors, and as sufficient canal funds became available, orders were to be registered with the canal secretary and then redeemed for money. Register entries include order number and amount; order filing date with canal secretary; drawee name; and payee (i.e., contractor's creditor) name.

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