Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Jan'y 27^th [187]6

Mrs John Sargent

Dear Madam

I received a request in regard to changing the grave of lot #2134, on Asclepius path where I learn you are intending to put in steps & [posts?] in the spring.

I am satisfied that the Trustees would not consent to any change of grade unless the lot was curbed as well as posted. The grade of the lot now is 12 inches above the path, and the stakes should be cut for this rise. I send you a sketch of the lot that your stone cutter may make the ^^{stakes of} proper length to reach from lot to the path line.

When the front steps are ready, I should be very glad to have them set for you by our masons who do most all the work of this kind in the cemetery & who will give you entire satisfaction at a reasonable price. If you could secure a plan, I could give you the price beforehand. The corporation desires to do all work done in the cemetery as far as it may be acceptable to proprietors.

Respectfully J.W. Lovering Supt.