Mount Auburn Cemetery

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April 8 1873

A.W. Lamson Esq

Dear Sir,

In reply to your letter of March 19^th, would say, that the enclosed information (separate sheet), which has been obtained from Mr. Safford, our Undertaker, is the best I know of or can obtain namely, that the name of the person intered in lot #588 Primrose Path is Mrs. Sarah D. Colburn, and that Hon. Jas. Cheever knows considerable about the circumstances of the [memorial?] of the lot

Respectfully Yours C.W. Folsom Supt

Per E.T.K.

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Apr. 9 1873

John T. Bradlee, Esq. Prest.

Dear Sir,

The supply of Guides which have hitherto been kept on sale by the Gate Keeper is exhausted.

I think it very desireable to Mt. Auburn, that they should be kept on sale.

Accordingly I requested Mr. Safford to make enquiries as to the prospect of obtaining more and his letter and that of the owners of the "Guide" are enclosed.

I also enclose a copy of the latest "Guide" and four (4) old ones

Respectfully Yours C.W. Folsom Per E.T.K.

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The marble doors (and brass handles for same,) for the Catacombs now in, are stowed at Engine House attic.

Notes will be found on file of the size of various coffin boxes which we have had on hand for interment; and of the opinion of Mr. Safford, our Undertaker; from which it will be seen that every thing points to the necessity of making the Catacombs higher and wider, in any increase of the Tomb.

My plan for the next set, you will notice, provides for this, and still leaves the cornice at same hight [sic], for uniform effect.

(over)

Jany. 20^th 4

Mr. Safford,

Dear Sir, your note of yesterday has come to hand: & I send the blanks requested. The order for "Removal to the Cemetery" is of no consequence, as it is difficult to keep the distinction, so as to have all orders for rein-- terment made outlaw, and I shall not print any more I send you is what remains of them.

The correction of lots 883 & 885 on the plan shall be attended to.—

I would like to have you [race?] over your entry books and see if your figures for the year agree with mine.

Whole no. internments 698, of which 116 are reinterments. (I generally consider the int. of soldiers brought home within a month or so, a 1^{st int.}) No. depos. in R. Tomb 53: no. in Pub. Lots 67.

Truly yours, A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

Jany. 20. 4

H. C. Stephens Esq Dear Sir,

The Corporation is ready to receive the $400 stipulated for the perpetual care of lot 1673 (Sarah Baxter's) in Mt Auburn: and I suppose from what you said two months or so ago, you are ready to pay it.

I send you our form of donation in trust ready for execution. When you have paid over the amount to Mr Bond, Treas^r at 167 Congress St., return the document with your signature &c for completion & record.

Yours truly

A. J. Coolidge Secy

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Subject: "Mt. A. Post Office"

[letterhead: C. W. FOLSOM, SUPERINTENDENT. Mount Auburn Cemetery. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE. (P.O.) Mount Auburn, Mass. Apr. 9, 1873]

John T. Bradlee, Esq, Prest.

Dear Sir,

The supply of "Guides", which have hitherto been kept on sale by the Gate Keeper, is exhausted

I think it very desirable to Mt Auburn that they should be kept on sale.

Accordingly I requested Mr. Safford to make enquires [ripped page] the prospect of obtaining more and his letter and that of the owners of the "Guide" are enclosed

I also endclose a reply for the latest guide and found old ones.

Respectfully Yours

C.W. Folsom Per E.T.K.