Scope and Content: The Board of Directors (Commissioners) of Internal Improvements was authorized by St 1827, c 116 (1828) to investigate rail routes from Boston west to the Hudson River and south to Providence, appointing engineers to survey and stake out such routes, accepting land gifts and grants, entertaining proposals of individual or corporate contributions, and negototiating with governments of or parties within the states of New York and Rhode Island.  The board was required to present to the legislature an account of all monies expended in these activities (s 5).  Vouchers show disbursement of funds for goods and services supplied to the board and board personnel.
Notes: Label title: Accounts & vouchers of the Commissioners of the Board of Internal Improvements rendered January session 1829
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