1862-07-16, Richmond Dispatch; navigation of the canal is open as far as Lexington and Buchanan, having been repaired after recent rains
From the Richmond Dispatch, 7/16/1862, p. 1, c. 6
Navigation Open. – Navigation on the canal was opened yesterday as far as Lexington and Buchanan. The repairs necessitated by the late rains have been very thorough and complete.