Mount Auburn Cemetery

282

Sept 15^th [188]2

George T. Angell Esq

Dear Sir

In answer to your note, I would say that no stonework can be placed around the lot you selected and that but few enclosures of any kind are now erected.

At no quorum of Trustees was present at the meeting called for Wednesday, no action of any kind was taken in regard to a fountain or water, tho' I mentioned the subject to several of the gentlemen present.

I have ascertained that the only way in which good water can be procured would be to lay a pipe from close by our front gate to your lot, which would cost $500. and that the water could be obtained from the City for 2 cents per 100 gallons.

You were going as I understood it to send a written petition in regard to the name "Band of Mercy" after considering the matter, as I take you that the Trustees must act on any changes of name.

There will probably be a meeting called before long, & perhaps it would be well to send me a written statement to lay before the Trustees of your exact wishes in regard to the Fountain, water supply name of path &c, which would be more definite than anything