| REF. NO. | DENOMINATION | DESCRIPTION | NO.ISSUED | CONDITION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 101 | one share | [1799], black | 5000 #269 |
VF | $650-750 |
Blodget Canal Company
The canal was started in 1798 along the Merrimack River joining New Hampshire with Massachusetts. It was completed in 1807 with a total of 9 locks. Samuel Blodget, lawyer and industrialist, instrumental in the renaming of the town of Derryfield to Manchester in honour of the English textile town.
1798