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FORCE ORGANIZATION. 



The force for the year 1871 was as follows; 

 1 General foreman. 



8 Barrow gangs (1 at Fort Greene), average 45 men each. 

 4 Cart gangs (1 at Tompkins Square), average 25 men, 44 



carts each. 

 1 Team gang, average 20 men, 87 teams. 

 1 Stone-breaking gang, 8 men. 

 1 Miscellaneous gang, 13 men. 

 Of this force, 27 men, 4 teams, and 8 sprinkling carts were re- 

 quired for the work of maintenance, cleaning and repairing roads, 

 basins, and waterways ; to which was added a force of gardeners in 

 the spring and summer, for the care of shrubbery, trimming, and 

 cutting the turf. 



Statement of mechanical force employed for the year. 



1 Foreman of stone-cutters and stone-masons. 

 7 Stone-cutters. 



1 Foreman of brick-masons. 



2 Brick-masons. 



1 Foreman of carpenters. 

 14 Carpenters. 

 1 Foreman of blacksmiths. 



3 Blacksmiths. 



1 Foreman of rustic work. 

 3 Carpenters in rustic work. 



For planting and the care of trees, shrubbery, and turf, including 

 the force for construction and maintenance for this department, the 

 following were employed : 

 1 Foreman. 

 1 Assistant foreman. 

 7 Master gardeners. 

 14 Skilled workmen. 

 124 Laborers. 



TOTAL FORCE. 



During the year there have been employed : 

 1,431 Laborers. 

 298 Carts. 

 93 Teams. 

 119 Miscellaneous. 



