Trustees Records, Vol. 3, 1859 (page 278)

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thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) according
to the items furnished by Mr Shedd's estimate.

The land, which is by convenant to be kept
open forever, is the smallest amount which would
allow the fountain to be seen to any advantage. Indeed
if half as much more land were added, it would
increase the beauty of Mount Auburn, and
add to the desirableness of the surrounding lots
which will be prepared for sale.

The works being already made for running
two fountains, a third fountain can be carried on
with the same works, for an additional expense in
coal, labor and repairs not probably exceeding
one hundred dollars per annum. _"

After some conversation on the subject,
Mr Curtis submitted the following motion

"That the Trustees will accept the offer of Mrs Hem-
enway, dated Nov^r 6, 1862 _ for the construction and
maintenance of a fountain, and the appropriation
of certain land to her use for ornamental pur-
poses, _ with the exception of the land between Cows-
lip and Anemone paths, the Horticultural Society
assenting thereto."

"That this subject be referred to the Committee on
Grounds to arrange the details of a contract with Mrs
Hemenway."

Mr Curtis further moved that the vote on