Canal construction workers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James Johnston papers
Collection — Folder S2731
Identifier: S2731
Scope and Contents
This collection includes receipts and correspondence from James Johnston in Wabash, Indiana ranging from 1850 to 1863 regarding District #5 of Wabash and Erie Canal Company.
Dates:
1850-1863
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James Johnston papers
James M. Reeder collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1102
Scope and Contents
This collection contains information relating to the Wabash and Erie Canal. There are three receipts from 1850 giving various amounts for work on the Canal. A letter from J. L. Williams, dated December 23, 1856, sums up the repair expenses for the year. Two hand-written sheets list property belonging to the trust on District No. 5, Wabash and Erie Canal, dated January 1, 1859. Some of the items listed are shovels, nails, crow bar, picks, wooden buckets, and wheel barrows. There are notations...
Dates:
1849-1859
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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James M. Reeder collection
R.H. Fauntleroy papers
Collection — Folder S0449
Identifier: S0449
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an autographed, signed letter from R. H. Fauntleroy in Indianapolis, Indiana on 1845/06/22 regarding canals and various formulas regarding the construction.
Dates:
1845/06/22
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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R.H. Fauntleroy papers
