Boat clearances, 1848-1932.

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Boat clearances, 1848-1932.

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Record contains certificates or travel clearances authorizing boat masters to navigate the Illinois and Michigan Canal, which were obtained by boat masters from toll collector nearest to the craft's termination point. Each clearance includes boat name; boat master; issuing toll collector's office location; cargo type and quantity; canal points of origin and destination; and unpaid toll amounts (clearance issuing collectors usually did not receive payments). Clearances are included for these offices: Chicago (1848-1903); Lockport (1849-1925); Ottawa (1849-1925); La Salle (1848-1877); Henry (1872-1878, 1880-1899); Bridgeport (1849-1951); Copperas Creek (1877-1889, 1894-1900); and Joliet (1910-1915).

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Illinois and Michigan Canal (Ill.)

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