CB03_0436

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Mt. Auburn
Dec. 3 1873.

Hon. Edward Lawrence

Dear Sir

Please find on the following
page the annual cost of running the engine
connected with our Fountains.

I tried the experiment of keeping no fireman
in May, but as the Engineer keeps a general oversight
at the East gate, I found he could not do the work
alone. The Engineer's time from April 1^st to Dec. 1^st I
charge in to cost of running the engine , but from Dec. 1^st to
April 1^st, five months, I think his time should be charged
to general expenese, as he acts as gatekeeper thru the year
at the East Gate. It would be necessary, in fact even if
the waterworks were removed, to keep a man in charge
of that gate.

The cost of pumping seems high, but I think we could
pump more water with a slight increase in expense.
were it necessary.

Respectfuly
J.W. Lovering