Mount Auburn Cemetery

Price of Guides

In relation to the price according to Mr Spears account there was an alteration.

He thinks that Fred paid as high as seventeen cents, wholesale^^{and retailed at .25} and he Spear paid twenty cents, and retailed them for 30 cents. T. H. Safford

On receipt of the above I requested Mr Safford to see Messrs, R. & R. & [?] them as to their price for selling out. their answer to him is enclosed— C.W.F. Superintendent

Mount Auburn Wednesday March 19, 19th 1873 Colonel Folsom

Sir I went this day to the office of Messrs Russell and Richardson to make inquiry in relation to Mount Auburn Guides. The balance of their last edition was destroyd by the Boston fire on the 9th of November last. In relation to a new edition I found them undecided, they say they have as much business on hand as they can attend to properly and would be glad to sell out. The plates were at the printers office and were saved. I regard it as very uncertain whether or not they will publish a new edition this Spring.

T.H. Stafford over

and report to the Trustees about the proper time I have arranged with Mr Milmore and Col. Folsom, to meet me at the Sphinx, tomorrow, (Monday) afternoon at five o'clock to settle a few things in regard to carving, grading, enclosing &c, and at the same time to uncover the Statue. I shall be gratified if you will assist us with your presence, and shall

also be glad to see any of the Trustees, but with no occasional ceremony. respectfully yours Jacob Bigelow ___

An account will be sent to the leading Newspapers for Tuesday morning

Boston July 23 '/72 [1872]

J.T. Bradlee Esq^r

Dear Sir

Mr Milmore the Sculptor, has informed me that the Sphinx Statue at Mount Auburn is now completed and ready to be placed upon its Pedestal. You and myself are a sub committee with power to direct the removal.

If you will write an order to Col. Folsom to execute this business, I will affix my signature to yours. Col. Folsom should confer fully with Mr Milmore and myself and you before putting it in motion.

Respectfully and truly yrs.

Jacob Bigelow

Aug. 13. - '72 . Contracted with Blair & Skinner to remove and erect Sphinx Statue for $450.- complete. J.T.B.

502 Harrison Avenue, Boston August 7th 1872

Charles W Folsom, Esq

Dear Sir

To move and place on pedestal the Sphinx at Mt Auburn will cost Five hundred (500) dollars. Our plan for moving would be, to raise the Sphinx with screws, then place it on rolls and move with capstan to pedestal. raise up and move over pedestal then clamp with timber and bolts placing the blocking and screws outside of the pedestal, then lower into position.

For explanation we would refer you to Nathaniel J. Bradlee Esq.

Respy Yours Blair and Skinner by G.E. Foster