Statements of timber used for construction, 1845-1847.

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Statements of timber used for construction, 1845-1847.

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Timber and planks accounts indicate lengths; widths; thicknesses; plank and timber linear footage used for waste weirs; locks; culverts; aqueducts; feeders; lock gates; bridges; plank covering; towpath flooring; bridge ends; lateral braces; coping trestles; needle beams; and towpath posts construction.

ledger 1 volume..25 cubic ft.

Illinois State Archive

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