CB03_0289

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Sept 29 [18]73

Dr Sir

On reexamining my estimate, I find that accidentaly, I ommitted
to allow any percentage for contingencies, the $1050 just covering the expenses
I think it would be safer to ask for the appropriation of $1200 to cover all
Respectfully J.W. Lovering -

Mt. Auburn Sept 9 [18]73

S.T. Snow Esq

Dear Sir

I estimate the cost of completing
the new greenhouse at $1050 (one thousand & fifty dollars)
This provides for connecting the pipes which all to heat
it with the furnace in the work room which now heats
No 4 and No 5, and which would probably prove
powerful enough except in the coldest weather, &
even then it may do.

Should it be found insufficient, I would suggest
that a small furnace be placed near the present are
in the workshop, the pipes of both to connect with all
three houses, so that either furnace could be used alone
or both could be used in severe weather.

House No 3 is now heated by a furnace in the
corner next Mt. Auburn St. The house is rather lightly
built & may want some extensive repairs before very
long - I would suggest that it might be desirable to
dipense with the furnace in No 3 altogether, and
connect it by pipes with the furnaces in the workshop -
my idea being that it is most economical both in
labor & fuel to have as few fires as possible.

Respectfully
J.W. Lovering

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