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Suitably performed, & which also in the interior sides may become the repository of Marble Busts & Statues & other Sepulecure^chral monuments which may from time to time be placed there by liberal Benefactors & Friends in memory of the Dead, & which would not bear the

Observatory

exposure of the open air in our climate (4) the erec= tion of a Granite Tower or Observatory on the Summit of mount Auburn from which the entire grounds of the Cemeta^ery and the whole range of the adjacent country may be distinctly seen - These objects in the opinion of the Committee may all be attained within a few years by devoting the present funds of the Cor= poration to them & such additional funds as from past experience the Committee are justified in believing will be unquestionably come into the Treasury within the same period of years - Which of these objects Should have a priority, or whether all of them Should be Simultaneously undertaken, & a proportion of the present funds applied pro rata toe each is a matter for the ultimate decision of the Trustees - And it is not improbably that for Some of these objects private Subscriptions may be obtained from munificent Individ= uals in aid of such funds as the Trustees may devote to the purpose -

The Committee ask leave to suggest some considerations for the deliberations of the Trustees which have occurred to them, & which may confirm some of the Statements already suggested -

Fence.

(1) As to a permanent fence - It is believed by the Committee that a permanent Iron fence with a suitable

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whole expense of such a Chapel for the present purposes of the Cemetery would not exceed 5000$

Observatory

(4) the Erection of a Tower or Observatory - It is believed by the Committee that this may be accomplished at a very moderate expense & yet be built of the most permanent materials, & it will be at once a great convenience & an Ornament to the grounds A round Tower of Ashlar Granite may be built fifty feet high & of a proper diameter suitable for an easey ascent & decent [sic] at an expense not exceeding - 7000$

Incidental Expenses.

The Committee are also of opinion that it is wholly unnecessary to reserve out of the present funds of the Corporation a sum exceeding 3000$ to meet any incidental expenditures of the Cemetery before new funds will accrue - ; & it is but a just compliance with the known Intention of the Proprietors to apppropriate the residue to one or more or all the objects already indicated -

The Committee beg leave to add that in making the appropriation of the funds of the Corporation for the purposes aforesaid, they have not lost sight of their duty to reserve out of the funds which may arise from the sales of the Lots a sum sufficient to insure in perpetuity the due Improvement & Preservation & Ornament of the Cemetery & the payment of the incidental expenses thereof - They are aware that the number of Lots which will remain on hand will be every year diminishing & therefore that it will be necessary to make suitable provision to

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drain the grounds of the Cem^y & to make contracts accordingly.

Chapel

Voted. That the Trustees agree to appropriate the sum of 5000$ toward the erection of a suitable chapel on the grounds provided the same sum shall be raised by subscription for the same purpose within one year

Hedge. Trees

Voted. That the Com^ee on Lots be authorized to cause a Hedge to be planted on the East, South & West lines of the Cemetery & trees to be planted on the vacant lands according to the recommendation of a Com^ee accepted 16^th July 1842

Observatory

Voted that the consideration of the two subjects of of an observatory & the introduction of pure

Water

water into the Cem^y. be postponed to a future meeting of the board.

Chapel

Voted. That a Com^ee of 3 consisting of Mess^rs Brimmer, Bigelow & Story, be charged with the duty of obtaining subscriptions & a plan for the Chapel -

Voted. To adjourn - A true record attest B.R. Curtis Sec^y.

Trustees

Pursuant to the notice issued by the Secretary the Trustees of the Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn meet at the office of the Secretary on the 26^th day of October 1843 at one oclock P.M. - Present Mess^rs Bigelow Crockett C.P. Curtis B.R. Curtis & Story & Gould & Read = Parker

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Voted. That the forgoing report be accepted and that the said Newell have leave to withdraw.

Signal Bell. near gate.

The Secretary by request of the Superintendent made a statement as to the apparent necessity for a signal bell to be placed near the gate. The objects stated were to have a bell which could be heard throughout the grounds, for giving concerted signals to workmen, ringing visitors out at sundown, and the like, the present bell at the gate to be used only in summoning the gate keeper.

Thereupon it was Voted. That Mr Gould be a committee of one to consider the matter of the expediency of putting up a bell near the entrance ^^{to the Cemetery} with full powers to carry the project into effect, if he shall see fit to do so.

Tower. Plans & estimates

After some remarks by the President on the subject of the contemplated improvements a the Cemetery, the erection of a tower, coming next in order according to the original scheme it was Voted. That the President, with Messrs Gould & Little be a Committee of three to prepare plans and estimates for a tower at Mount Auburn, to report hereafter in writing.

A large number of the Trustees having withdrawn there for ^and no quorum being present, the meeting adjourned.

A true record. Attest. Henry M. Parker. Clerk.

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Trustees. July 6. 1852.

Pursuant to notices issued in the usual manner the regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was holden at the office of C.P. Curtis Esqr on Tuesday July 6. at 12. M. AD 185(2)

Present Messrs Bigelow, Crockett, Kuhn, Parker Read Little and Tisdale. The record of the last meeting was ^^{read and} approved

Tower Model & Plans

The President exhibited a model and plans for a tower, which the Committee, appointed at the last meeting, had caused to be prepared, and recommended for adoption. After a particular examination of the plans &c. and full explanation from the committee, accompanied with estimates of the cost in granite:- It was, on motion of Mr Crockett,

Tower, and Committee & build.

Voted. That the Plan and model now presented be adopted by this board. on motion of Mr Read, it was.

Voted. That Messrs Bigelow, Little, and Tisdale be a committee with full powers to go on and erect the tower now adopted, in granite.

Lot. 679. Ticket to Proprietors brother granted

A written application from Mr W.G. Billings was presented, asking that ^^inasmuch as James T. Furness proprietor of lot 679, resides in Philadelphia, the privilege of admission in his right might be allowed to his brother George J. Furness, who resides in Boston, and a ticket issued to him

Voted. That this request be granted, and that a ticket be issued accordingly by the Secretary.

Families of Proprietors. Gate Keeper authorized to admit. --- every member of.

On motion of Mr Read, it was Voted. That the gate keeper have authority to admit every person into the Cemetery, who applies alleging themselves to be a proprietor or of the family of a