Research: Topics: Transportation: Guide to Canal Records
Guide to Canal Records
Department of Taxation and Finance
B0980. Canal fund ledgers, 1915-1930. 1 cu. ft. (2 volumes)
Arrangement: Chronological by date of transaction.
These two ledgers contain accounts of New York State with banks in which Canal Fund moneys were deposited.
Treasurer's Office
A1090. Treasurer's account of canal tolls and salt duties deposited in banks, 1826-1832. 0.6 cu. ft. (1 volume)
Arrangement: Chronological.
This volume contains the State Treasurer's account of canal tolls and salt duties deposited in various banks in upstate New York. Canal toll receipts and salt duties are entered on the left folio (debit) and corresponding deposits in the Ontario, Geneva, Rochester, Utica, Ontario Branch, Mohawk, Waterford Branch, Troy, and Mechanic's and Farmer's Banks are entered on the right folio (credit). There are monthly and annual totals. Canal tolls and salt duties (not distinguished in this volume) were deposited in the Canal Fund in the various banks as a security for repayment of State canal stock.
