Canal system survey maps, 1832-1843.

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Canal system survey maps, 1832-1843.

Bound folio volumes contain ink, wash and charcoal maps of the canal system in New York State. These surveys were made pursuant to legislation of 1827 requiring a complete manuscript map and field notes of every canal to be completed.

19.5 cu. ft. (27 volumes and ca. 25 unbound maps)Copies: 4 microfilm reels; 35mm.

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New York (State). Dept. of Audit and Control.

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These records were generated as a result of the duty of the Comptroller to maintain clerical accounting records for the state. From the description of Computer-produced appropriation ledger abstracts for state agencies, 1968-1969. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 77686278 Appraisal of damages was first carried out by a Canal Commissioner and two canal appraisers pursuant to Laws of 1817, Chapter 262; the Revised Statutes of 1829, Part I, Chapter 9,...

New York (State). Office of the Canal Commissioners.

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Hutchinson, Holmes, 1794-1865

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