Mount Auburn Cemetery

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April 13 [18]81

Miss A. Rice Flushing N.Y.

Dear Madam

Your favor of 9^th is received I have examined lot #3586 and make the following estimate of the expense necessary to put the lot in proper order

Sodding	$35-50
Cleaning stone	10.00
Repairing curb	17.50
Myrtle	5.00
[Total]	$68.00

I would not insure the sod unless a tree which is in the lot is removed. The shadow from it prevents the grass from growing and I would advise its removal the expense of which would be $7.00 additional 4⁰⁰ is above this rate includes the care of the lot for one year.

This lot I believe has had no care since [18]77. That year it had care, plants and top dressing to the amount of $11.50 which charge I find still on the books against the estate of Mrs. Anne R. P. Burroughs from which I judge the bill must have been sent to the wrong parties

Very respectfully James W Lovering Supt per J.C.S.

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April 26 [18]81

Miss A. Rice Flushing L. I.

Dear Madam

Your letter. The deterioration of lot #3586 is mainly due to the tree of which I spoke in my former letter. No sod can thrive under its shadow, the cleaning of the stonework would have to be repeated very soon unless it is removed and the disturbance of the curbing is mainly due to the action its (the trees) roots. --

The present value of the lot is about $450.00 and there is a granite curbing around it that originally cost I should say $800.00.

Very respectfully James W Lovering Supt pr. J.C.S.