Damage claims, 1843-1847.

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Damage claims, 1843-1847.

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Contractors who had suffered financial losses when construction on the waterway was halted in 1841 were entitled by law to file damage claims. Contractors had to file their claims in writing, and if approved by the commissioners, they could receive compensation for "the value of their machinery upon the canal at the time the work stopped, and back percentage and scaleage." However, the total amount paid to all contractors could not exceed $230,000. For each claim, entries include claim number; claimant name; appraisal and claim amounts; damages awarded to claimant; appraisal date; and canal section where damage allegedly occurred.

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