Correspondence and petitions to Henry Seymour regarding canal routes in northern New York, personnel, etc. Mentions David Thomas, Wells Hatch.
Provenance
Alta California Bookstore, purchase, $225.00.
Early American History Note
This collection contains official documents and correspondence of the New York State Canal Commission for the years 1825-1826. Although a small collection, it does contain some interesting documents, including correspondence among officials who discuss building new canals, a petition from inhabitants near Seneca Lake that offers their opinion on the best route for a canal near them, and official reports of the commissioners.
Genre(s)
- Business Records and Accounts
- Correspondence.
- Miscellaneous
- Official Government Documents and Records
- Petitions.
Subject(s)
- Business and Skilled Trades
- Canals--New York (State)
- Colony and State Specific History
- Engineering
- Government Affairs
- Trade
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