Illustrated cover page of the Scientific American a weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures dated New York October 4, 1879, showing the mechanized transfer of grain from canal boats to an ocean…
18 cm. x 8 cm. Site draft from the Commissioners of the Canal Fund to James Archibald, engineer, for $1,800.00 paid February 7th, 1838 for services as engineer and payments to assistants. Signed by Wm. Bouck, Canal Commissioner.