Portous R. Root appointed chief engineer. November 11, First 14 miles located and put under contract. 1839 Chapter 321 Canal commissioners to survey for extension from Carthage to Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence river. Report on extension by E. H. Broadhead, pursuant to chapter 321-1839. Lansing kill aqueduct completed.
Contracts let for dam on Black river, guard-lock and sluice and portion of feeder to connect same.
1844 Chapter 278 Commissioners to sell canal materials and use proceeds in completing and preserving specified work. 1846 Constitution, Art. 6, Canals never to be sold, leased or otherwise disposed of. September 10, Contracts let for lock work near summit. October 18, Water first turned into feeder.