Bills, vouchers, and receipts, 1823-1899.

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Bills, vouchers, and receipts, 1823-1899.

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Bills, vouchers, and receipts for construction and maintenance items and services (e.g., blasting powder; stone; timber and planks; quick lime; bolts and nuts; nails and spikes; staples; shingles; window frames; shovels; axes; wheelbarrows; harnesses; horseshoes; hay; oats; corn; hammers; chisels; boots; office furniture; lamp globes; lampwicks; chain; flanges; pipes; glue; borax; turpetine; paint and paintbrushes; mucking; excavating; painting; horseshowing; mowing; grubbing and cleaning; masonry work; hauling; and recruiting laborers).

6 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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