1842-07-16_StorysCommRept1-GatewayFence_1831_034_003

The Committee appointed to ([consult?] on
the subject of rebuilding the Gate of Stone, constructing
a new fence, enlarging the grounds of the Cemetery,
and planting trees.)

respectfully report that they have had the sub-
jects committed to them under consideration
& have come to the following conclusions.

First - That it is expedient to construct the
entrance gate^ ^{of Mount Auburn} with the adjacent porters lodges
of hammered granite, of precisely ^{substantially} the
same form, model and dimensions as the present
gate and lodges - that this object can be ac-
complished within a reasonable time, with
out breaking in upon what they deem a
desirable ^^object the retaining of a fund in the
hands of the corporation, which shall be ade-
quate to all the ordinary exigencies of the In-
stitution. They think that contracts may be
made for the furnishing the granite, & erecting
the gate & lodges within a period of two years
from the time when the contracts are made,
& that in this manner the prolonged time
will enable them the work to be done in a
cheaper manner & in a more perfect style.
If this course is adopted, the sum of Twenty
five thousand Dollars is the present bond, may