Mount Auburn Cemetery

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situated near the Tower Hill and occupying a portion of what is called Harvard Hill is encircled by Amaranth Path; and contained 5.226 square feet. It contains the monuments of Pres. Kirkland, John Hooker Ashman, and quite a number of monuments of students, and is and must continue to be a spot hallowed in the memories of many. Unfortunately, however, no permanent bounds were ever erected, as the ground slopes to the path which is narrow, in time the visible outlines of the lot have become difficult to find. At the request of the Treas^rat the time mentioned, our Sup^t put down some small stakes with a view of showing as nearly as could be, the former location of this lot. These I found partly remaining when I viewed the spot with the surveyors in December last; but as the matter had been left in the partially arranged state referred to above, it was useless for us to attempt anything, until we could ascertain what your Corporation will do in the matter.

The result is- we have a plan of great beauty and accuracy, as yet without this lot being indicated.

Will you please bring this matter before the Corporation, and have such action taken as will vest in you this power, if need be, to do what is requisite when Spring opens. I think, if you would enclose the lot with a neat granite edgestone, it would add greatly to its beauty and permanance.

I am very resp.y yours A.J Coolidge Sec.y

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Instruction of Com^ee _

Upon motion by Mr Read,

Voted that the Committee be instructed not to appeal from Mr Hillard's award. _

The President, for the Com^ee on Grounds, again introduced the subject of erecting a flight of steps down the Northerly side of the Tower Hill. _

Stone Steps from Mountain Ave to Consecration Dell _

Upon motion of Mr Curtis,

Voted that the Committee on Grounds be requested to submit, at the next meeting of the Board, a plan for erecting a flight of stone steps from Mountain Avenue down northwardly to Consecration Dell, accompanied with an estimate from some responsible person who will contract for the same at the estimated price _

New form of Blank Deeds ordered _

The Secretary stated that there is occasion for printing an additional number of blank deeds for record, and that experience had shown the need of greater definiteness in the descriptive part, _

Upon motion of Mr Curtis,

Voted that the subject be referred to the Committee on on Lots with power to prepare a new form of deed with such amendments as may be needed. _

Lot 1172 Rep. appointed _

Upon petition of the devisees under the will of John H. Pearson, late proprietor of lot numbered 1172, deceased, Charles L. Pearson, of Boston, the youngest son & sole trustee under said will was designated to represent said lot. _

Adjourned, Attest Austin J. Coolidge, Sec.y.

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estimate for Flight of Granite Steps _

an estimate for a flight of granite steps down the northly slope of Mount Auburn. _

Resignation of Gate Keeper _

A communication was received from De Forest Safford, resigning hs office as Gatekeeper, having enlisted in the Federal Army, for the war. _

Voted that the resignation be accepted. _

Candidate for vacancy ref^d to Com^ee on Ints.

Upon motion by Mr Nazro,

Voted to refer the question of selecting a candidate to fill the vacancy existing in the office of Gatekeeper to the Committee on Interments.

Spooner, W. H. Jr. resignation subject to approval of the Board.

A communication was read from the Gardener, W^m H. Spooner Jr, to the effect that he had sold out his stock of plants and lease of greenhouse to Alex^r M^c- Donald, subject to the approval of the Trustees, and requesting that the Board would choose said M^c- Donald as Gardener in his stead. _

Upon motion by Mr Curtis,

Ref^d to a Committee _

Voted that the subject contained in the communication of Mr Spooner be referred to a committee consisting of Messrs Andrews, Rand and Cheever, to report upon at the next meeting, and that they also be requested to report whether, in their view it is or is not expedient to abolish the office of Gardener, and to recommend what other course ought to be adopted, if the office should be abolished.

Lot 1924

Upon the petition of the heirs at law of F. W. R. Emery late proprietor of lot No. 1924, Francis F. Emery of Boston, his eldest son, was designated to represent said lot. _ Adjourned,, Attest Austin J. Coolidge, Sec. y.