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Notice Posted in Keepers’ Room, Central Park
[November 10, 1860]
I propose soon to make an examination of the Keepers to ascertain how well each is informed with regard to his duty, especially as to his ability to direct [280] strangers to different parts of the park, to instruct them as to distances, size, purposes, costs &c. of different objects in the park, as to his knowledge of the proper method of proceeding under certain circumstances, etc.
On all points where information likely to be inquired for by visitors is lacking, I propose to supply it, and shall be glad to answer any inquiries with regard to park matters which may be proper subjects of public interest.
Fred. Law Olmsted