1859-03-23 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 03/23/1859
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Charles Haddock, Franklin Leach, Benjamin O. Peirce, and Joseph D.
Tuck
Board members absent: Joseph G. Dodge
Others present:
Recorder: Benjamin O. Peirce
Beverly March 23d 1859
The Trustees of the Beverly Public Library assembled in the Library Room at the call of the
President.
Joseph G. Dodge not having been notified of the intended meeting was not present.
The president announced to the board the reeleetion on the part of the Town of Benjamin O. Peiree
as Trustee for the ensuing five years.
On motion of Joseph D. Tuck it was Resolved that the Board now proceed to the choice of
officers for the year.
The balloting for the President, Secretary and Treasurer resulted in the choice of
Charles Haddock' President
Benjamin O. Peirce, Secretary
Joseph G. Tuck, Treasurer
Messrs. Benjamin O. Peirce & Joseph G. Dodge were appointed the committee on additions
to the Library.
Messrs. Charles Haddock, Franklin Leach, and Joseph D. Tuck were appointed the Prudential
Committee.
Some discussion followed in Reference to the appointment of Librarian and
On motion of Mr. Peiree it was resolved that the question concerning the appointment of Librarian
be left for the consideration of the Prudential Committee until the next roecling of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Leach Resolved That when we adjourn it shall be to the next Wednesday evening
at 7 o'clock.
On motion of Mr. Peiree it was resolved That the committee having in charge the repairs and
alterations in the Library Room be instructed to remove the shelves which have been put up in front
of the Eastern door now shut up and reopen that door for the use of the Trustees and Librarian.
Adjourned.
B. O. Peirce Secy