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by the Treasurer and placed in the Cemetery be approved.

Lot 376.

Voted. That Mr Crockett be a committee of one to confer with Mr Pierce about the condition of a tomb on lot no 376. near Forest Pond, owned by said Pierce

Pyrola Path Bellwort Path

On motion of Mr Bangs. Voted. That a committee of three be appointed with authority to extend Pyrola Path from Orange to Walnut Avenue; also Bellwort Path from Orange to Walnut Avenue.

Messrs Bigelow Bangs & Gould were appointed to constitute said committee.

Well near Yarrow Path

Also Voted. That the same committee consider the expediency of constructing a well with a pump on Spruce Avenue near where Yarrow Path intersects it.

Privies near Gate

Also Voted. That the same committee consider the expediency of erecting privies near the Gate.

Side Gate.

Voted. That Mr Bangs be a committee of one with power to take such steps as he shall see fit to prevent improper entrances into the Cemetery at the side gate.

Adjourned. A true record. Attest. Henry M. Parker. Secretary.

Trustees. Oct . 2. 1854.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Trustees holden October 2. 1854 there were present Messrs Bigelow, Curtis, Bangs, Gould, Little and Read. The Secretary being absent, and engaged in court. G. W. Bond was chosen Secretary pro tem.

The record of the last meeting was read and approved.

Statuary

Mr Curtis and the Secretary presented to the board their opinion that the Trustees are lawfully authorized to appropriate monies for the purchase of comemorative statues for the embellishment of the Cemetery, whereupon it was voted that the same be entered at length in the records of the Board.

Mr Curtis communicated to the trustees a letter to himself from

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Story Statue.

W.W. Story Esqr on the subject of his statue of Mr Justice Story which is stated to be ready for shipment. It was then Voted. that Mr Curtis be a committee with full powers to agree with Mr Story as to extending the time of the importation of said statue and also as to the disposition of it on its arrival for public exhibition, provided that the final acceptance of the Statue be reserved to the Trustees.

Lawn Avenue.

Voted. That the recorded vote of the last meeting in relation to Lawn Avenue be amended by striking out the words "to them five to seven" lots so that the authority may be given thereby to sell all lots on or near Lawn avenue, at the rates mentioned in that vote.

Pyrola Path.

The Committee on extending Pyrola Path, - reported that it was expedient; - and in favor of the extension. Accepted.

Well near Yarrow Path

The Committee on the proposed well &c. on Spruce Avenue, near Yarrow Path, reported that it was expedient, and that the Corporation will subscribe twenty five dollars, if lot owners will subscribe the rest of the requisite sum for this purpose. - Report accepted and vote passed in conformity therewith

Privies near Gate.

The same Committee, to whom the subject was referred, also reported that it was inexpedient to erect privies near the Gate.

Nuisances in the grounds.

Mr Bangs was appointed a Committee to have all nuisances removed forthwith at the expense of the Corporation.

Stone Farm.

Messrs Little & Bangs were appointed a Committee to decide what shall be done with the Stone Farm to report at a future meeting

Assistant Superintendent

Voted. That Mr Bangs be a committee of one to confer with Mr Howe on the propriety of appointing an assistant to the superintendent, and to report to this Board.

Voted. That when this meeting adjourns it shall be to meet at this place on this day week at 12 M.

Fountain Path

Voted. That a new path be made around Meadow

33 School St Boston Nov^r 12/61

Mr O.A. Brigham

Dear Sir,

The Superintendent has requested me to say to you that he cannot give you a square lot where you staked on Pyrola Path without pushing your lot westward about four feet, as the curvature of the path makes an angle there which would be wasted unless more space is preserved to make a triangular lot between you and the next lot eastward.

He will not therefore stake it out until he hears further from you.-

As I do not find your name in the Directory, I am obliged to write instead of seeing you and explaining.

Please call in & see me, or go and see him at your earliest convenience.

Yours respy.

A.J. Coolidge Secretary

33 School St Boston Nov^r 7, 1861

Mr Francis W. Upham

Dear Sir,

A deed of a lot of land in Mt Auburn, from Abbie M. Shannon to yourself was left at my office more than a year and a half since for record. As the transfer does not give your location, and as I was out of the office at the time, the deed was left, I have never been able to complete the record, nor to return you the deed.

If this note reaches you, please call and get your deed.

Yours respy.

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y Mt Auburn

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Jany. 20. [186]4

Jeremy Drake Esq^r

Dear Sir,

I am informed by our Superinendent that the repairs required to be made upon the lot of the late Mrs Mumford (no 126 Willow Av^e) before the Corporation would assume the contract for perpetual repair, were overlooked by him in the hurry of business last fall, although he had your order therefore.

It has occurred to me that the Corporation can as well receive the $300 and put it upon interest, subject to the completion of the repairs, which can be done in the Spring. If this is satisfactory to you, I will make out the document for it when you say so. Then there will be an ample fund at the head of 1864 to pay the bills of that year, & probably a surplus. --

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

Jany. 27 [186]4

Capt. D.L. Winsor, Sup^t

Dear Sir,

William Dehon Esq, the proprietor of the large lot no. 2337 between Pyrola & Bellwort Paths wishes to take and pay for the lot on the north side of Pyrola Path, opposite to his lot, and situated between lots 218 & 3279, the latter belonging to Edwin O. Tufts. - He wishes it for a friend. I think you said it was engaged to some one else - but if there has been no bargain which can be considered as a sale, Mr D. would seem to have the prior claim, as he is ready to pay for it.

Will you please see to the enclosed internment order - common grave - funeral in Chapel at 12 M. Friday. -

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

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June 10 [187]6

Mrs. Silas P. Holbrook Charleton S.C.

Dear Madam

One of the freestone corner posts is broken and the fence on one side is also broken in lot #551 Indian Ridge Pa. This much injures the appearance of this & surrounding lots. - I therefore for the general good propose to remove the fence & posts & to leave the lot in good order, free of charge if I obtain authority to do so from the proper person. I applied to Mr. G.F. Wilde was referred to Dr. S.P. Holbrook and by Dr Holbrook was referred to you.

Let me request as early attention as may be convenient.

Very Respectfully J.W. Lovering Sup.^t per Childs

June 10 [187]6

Mrs. E.H. Guild 80 Beacon St. B.

Dear Madam

The hedge about lot 2230 Pyrola Pa. is in too poor condition to be repaired and ever be satisfactory. No new hedge can be setout in any part of the Cemetery.

I should like to be advised of what your decision may be.

Very Respectfully J.W. Lovering Sup.^t per Childs