Estimate book, 1825-1829.

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Estimate book, 1825-1829.

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Book with estimates of several contractors, including Perine and Co., on canal construction costs submitted to the Ohio Board of Canal Commissioners.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7417931

Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Perine and Company.

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Ohio. Board of Canal Commissioners

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The Ohio Board of Canal Commissioners was created in 1822 through an act passed by the State of Ohio General Assembly. Early members included Thomas Worthington, Isaac Minor, and Alfred Kelley. Their duties were to examine, survey, and estimate the practicality of a canal connecting the Ohio River with Lake Erie, and to make an estimation of cost. During construction, each commissioner was responsible for certain sections of the canal, including hiring laborers, engineers, and building suppliers...