Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Opinion On A Project For Removing the Obstructions To A Ship Navigation To Georgetown, Col.
	Dates:	1812
	Abstract:	This volume from Thomas Jefferson's personal library contains a series of pamphlets dealing with internal improvements that Jefferson bound together. The earliest and first one in the series dates to 1812 and is by Benjamin Latrobe. There are also official state reports on internal improvements, most notably from New York, and one from France and another from Great Britain. One of the pamphlets has detailed sketches of canal boats. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.626.L35o
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Engineering \| International Trade. \| Science and technology \| Trade
	Genre:	Printed Material

2	Author:	New York (State). Canal Commissioners	Requires cookie*
	Title:	New York (State). Canal Commissioners. Records
	Dates:	1825-1826
	Abstract:	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. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.629.9.N47d
	Extent:	7 volume(s)
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Colony and State Specific History \| Engineering \| Government Affairs \| Trade
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Miscellaneous \| Official Government Documents and Records
	Subjects:	Canals -- New York (State)

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