Pages That Mention Emmons, Robert L.
1831-1834 Trustees Records of Committees, Volume 1, 1831.003.001
Records of Committees, Volume 1, 1831 (page 009)
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Gardener.
and Robert L. Emmons be a committee to employ a Gardener for one year at a salary not exceeding two hundred sixty dollars.-
Voted that the building on the grounds be placed at the disposal of the Gardener, till further ordered
Comee to purchase land.
Voted that Mr Brimmer be a Committee to contract for a parcel of land lying on the West side of the grounds, containing about 4-1/2 acres, at a price not exceeding $_0,00, subject to the approval of the Horticultural Society - provided funds can be obtained by loan or otherwise without encroaching on the funds now in the Treasury Charles P. Curtis, Secy
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At a meeting of the Garden & Cemetery Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, held , present, General Dearborn, Dr Bigelow, and Messr Brimmer, Bond, Gould & Everett-
Superintendant.
Voted that General Dearborn be joined to the Committee on the appointment of a Superintendant and Gardener;
Dwelling & Office for Superintt
Voted that Gen. Dearborn, Mr Brimmer & Dr Bigelow be a Committee to remove the barn (on the estate of Mount Auburn,) and fit up the fence for a dwelling & office for the Superintendant & Gardener, provided the expense does not exceed five hundred dollars--
Charles P. Curtis Secretary