1856-04-07 Trustee Committee on Grounds: Salaries and Duties of Superintendent and Secretary, 1831.033.003-013

Boston April 5 1856

The Committee on Grounds Report --

1. That it is expedient that the salary of the Superintendent be fixed at $1000. per an. ^{commencing on the first of March last,} with the use of a house, and no perquisites.

2. That the back salary since the retirement of Mr Howe be made up to Mr Mann at the same proportional rate, to begin June 30 1855

(3) 4. The Committee not being fully agreed on the subject of a gatekeeper & clerk voted to report that subject to the Trustees

(4) 3. That the salary of the secretary hereafter X be $300. ^{per annum commencing on the 1st of January last,} in addition to his fees for conveyances which are to remain as heretofore. He shall notify and attend all meetings, and shall record the doings of the Trustees & of the Corporation. He shall prepare and superintend the advertisements and other publications of the Trustees. He shall prepare all legal instruments directed by the Trustees, and give legal opinions on all subjects required by them.

for the Committee

Jacob Bigelow chmn

X The above interlocution was made by authority of the Trustees. -- A.J. C. Sec^y --

Report of Com. on Grounds upon duties & Salaries of Sup^t. Sec^y &c

April 7, 1856