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ject of a pedestal for the Statue.

Coolidge Avenue. graded.

Mr Bangs from the Committee on the petition of the City of Cambridge as to the grading of "Coolidge Avenue" (so called) reported verbally, that the change requested had been made under his direction, but further changes were desired on the Avenue nearer to the main road, all of which could be made by persons interested without charge to this Corporation. Thereupon Voted. That this Corporation will permit the City of Cambridge to further grade the road between the Cemetery fence and Mr Coolidge's line, ^{the work to be} subject to the approval of Mr Bangs as a Committee.

Watering Streets. allowance for.

Mr Bangs also reported verbally in reference to Mr Ross petition for an allowance for watering the street near the Cemetery, which report was discussed and it was finally Voted.That Mr Bangs be instructed to pay ten dollars on behalf of this Corporation for said purpose for the present year.

Messrs Little & Bangs from a Committee on the subject, reported in writing as follows.

Indian Ridge Path and Willow Avenue.

"The committee appointed to consider and report upon the petition of W.W. Dennis and others that a carriage way be opened across Indian Ridge Path to connect Willow and Lime Avenue, have attended to that duty and report the impracticability of complying with the prayer of the petitioners in consequence of the laying out of the grounds in that vicinity leaving only space for a six foot path. that Osier Path, already graded from Willow to Indian

January 15th [188]9.

Honorable [?Henry?] H. [?Gil????],

Dear Sir Your note of yesterday in regards to fast driving from the Cemetery is received and will have careful attention.

From the particulars which you have given me, I have been able to ascertain the person at fault, and shall take such steps as will, I trust prevent any such accident in the future. Yours truly J. W. Lovering Superintendant

January 15 [188]9.

Messrs. Lewis Jones & Son

Dear Sirs, Complaint has been made by the City of Cambridge that on last Sunday afternoon a hearse was driven so rapidly through the front gate, by one of your drivers, that only with great difficulty was a collision avoided with a vehicle passing.

I trust it will be only necessary to call your attention to the matter, and to the rules of the Cemetery which forbid fast driving within it, to prevent any thing of the kind in the future. Yours truly, J. W. Lovering Superintendant

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Jan'y 15 [188]9

Messrs Lewis Jones &Son

Dear Sir:

Complaint has been made by the City of Cambridge that on last Sunday afternoon a hearse was driven so rapidly through the front gate by one of your drivers, that only with great difficulty was a collision avoided with a vehicle passing.

I trust it will be ony necessary to call your attention to the matter and to the rules of the Cemetery which forbid fast driving wihtin it, to prevent any thing of the kind in the future.

Yrs truly - J. W. Lovering

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April 14^th 1873

John T. Bradlee Esq, President

Dear Sir,

I enclose the following List of documents relating to Water works & Pumping &c for your perusal.

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1^st Consumption of Water for 1869 2^nd Engineers report of Water pumped for 1870 {[comparison?] of head 3^rd Estimate for Laying Pipe to M^rs Hubbells fountain [?] 4^th City of Camb. Water Rates 1870-1 for Greenhouses also original votes & subscription for water from City of Cambridge.

Respectfully Yours C.W. Folsom Supt.

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Cost of Raising Plants

10% taxes, repairs & interest on Greenhouses	$568.92
Coal & Wood	455.00
Water Rates	45.00
Manure & cords @ $9.00	72.00
Loam & Leaf Mould.	25.00
Pots 1873 - 181.50, 1872 - 343. Average for new -	262.25
Collecting in old pots 23 days	46.00
1/3 of Gardener's time	333.33
2 greenhouse men full time $855, $625	1480.00
Extra labor this year 16 mos. @ $50	800.00
Tools, hot beds, shutters, mats, & sundries	200.00
Annual Expense	$4287.50

Plants supplied Corp. Lots	4116
[Plants supplied] Proprietor Lots & Vases	22920
Ornamental Grounds.	16000
[total]	43,036
of them we have replaced
as many as 30%	12911
Left at Greenhouse for
cut flowers	3250
[total]	59,197 Plants @ 7 1/4 cents

Note - City of Cambridge taxes us on plants 202.50 or about 3/8 of a cent pr plant, not included in above cost.

Mt. Auburn Sept 29. 1873 J.W. Lovering Sup^t