Where did the clay drainage tiles come from?

It appears that sometime before 1859, the farmers of New England purchased common clay drain tiles from overseas (probably England). Some time around the mid 1800's production of clay drain tiles began being produced in America. In Henry French's writing he mentions getting clay drainage tiles from Albany, NY.

It was said that a farmer could get 1000 feet of Clay Drain Tiles for $12.00

If anyone out there has any further information on clay drain tiles being produced in the 1800's - I would love to hear from you.