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Grounds to be cleared up.

cause all brush and weeds to be mown this month, in all parts of the Cemetery, where it has not been done already, and to employ sufficient hands for that purpose.

Story Contract

Mr Curtis, from the Committee appointed April 11^th 1851 (see p. 218.) reported an agreement between the Proprietors of the Cemetery, and Mr William W. Story, dated October 11. 1851. which was read approved and accepted.

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

Trustees Sept.^r 7. 1852

Pursuant to notices issued in the usual manner, the regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was holden on Tuesday September 7^th 1852. at the office of C.P. Curtis Esqr. at 12. M. Present Messrs Bigelow, Crockett, Curtis. Kuhn, Parker and Tisdale.

The Record of the last meeting was read and approved Several partial reports were made orally.

Lot 691. Isaac Ross' Legacy.

The Secretary read a petition from the Executor of Isaac Ross, late proprietor of lot no. 691. in reference to a proportionate abatement of a legacy for the care of said lot. there being not enough assetts [sic] to pay all legacies in full. ______ Laid on the table.

Lot 406. Perpetual Repair of it.

The Secretary read a communication from the Superintendent, touching. the perpetual repair of lot no. 406. Levi Thaxter, owner offering the sum of $400. for such a contract. -- Laid on the table.

Stated Meetings of Trustees.

Voted. That the monthly meetings of this Corpo Board until further orders, be holden at 11 1/2 o clock. A.M.

Adjourned. Attest. Henry M. Parker. Secretary

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Trustees. October 5. 1852.

At the monthly meeting of Trustees on Tuesday October 5. 1852. there were in attendance Messrs Curtis Little, Parker Tisdale, no quorum. Adjourned... Attest Henry M. Parker. Sec'y.

Trustees. Nov 2^nd 1852.

Pursuant to notices issued in the usual manner, the regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was holden on Tuesday November 2^nd 1852. at the office of C.P. Curtis Esqr at 11 1/2 o'clock A.M. Present Messrs Bigelow, Crockett, Curtis, Kuhn, Gould, Little, Parker, Read and Tisdale.

The Record of the last two meetings was read & approved.

Lot. 691. conveyed to the Corporation with a Donation for the care of it.

The Secretary presented an instrument giving the sum of one hundred dollars to this Corporation in trust for the care of lot numbered 691, and also a deed of said lot to this Corporation, from the Executor and residuary devisee of Isaac Ross late proprietor. thereupon Voted. that this Corporation accept the said donation and conveyance.

Lot 406. Perpetual Repair of it.

Voted. That when the application of Levi Thaxter of Watertown, this Corporation will contract to keep his lot no. 406. in the Cemetery, in perpetual repair upon the present payment to its Treasurer of the sum of four hundred dollars, it being understood that said Thaxter has expressed the desire to keep said lot in repair during his own life, and that the liability of this corporation therefor commences at the time of his death, and that this Corporation is to be authorized by the contract to prohibit interments in said lot other than of the children and grandchildren of the said Levi Thaxter.

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the petition of the children & joint devisees of the late Rev. Dr. Tuckerman issued a ticket to Mrs Sarah C. Becker on the 18^th of November last. His action was approved, and it was also

Lot 222. Representative of.

Voted, that in accordance with the petition of the children and joint devisees of the late Joseph Tuckerman D.D. proprietor of lot no. 222 in the Cemetery, Mrs Sarah C. Becker of Cambridge, who is the nearest resident of the joint proprietors, be designated for the time being to represent said lot and vote at the meetings of this Corporation receiving a ticket of admission in that capacity until the further action of this board.

Lot 406. Perpetual Repair of.

In accordance with the request of Mr Levi Thaxter, the vote passed at the last meeting was amended so as to read thus.

Voted. That upon the application of Levi Thaxter of Watertown, this Corporation will contract to keep his lot no 406. in the Cemetery in perpetual repair upon the present payment to its Treasurer of the sum of four hundred dollars; it being understood that the said Thaxter has expressed the desire to keep said lot in repair duirng his own life, and that the liability of this Corporation therefor commences at the time of his death and that this Corporation is to be authorized by the contract to prohibit interments in said lot other than of the said Thaxter, himself, ^^{and the inmates of his family} and his children and grandchildren and the ^^immediate inmates of their several families.

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Path, without the payment of $20 for right of choice, under the old system of selling, and also an unpaid balance for said lot, as now surveyed. _ Mr Waldo thinking that he is entitled to a deed without said payments. _

Upon motion of Mr Bangs,

Voted that the matter be referred to the Committee on Lots, with full power. _

Land Westerly of Cemetery _

Mr Nazro stated that there is a piece of land which lies next westerly of the Cemetery, fronting upon the public road, which he had been informed certain parties were negotiating for the purchase of, which purchase he feared might be detrimental to this Corporation, and asked for some action in relation thereto.

Upon motion of Mr Curtis,

Voted that the subject matter be referred to the Committee on Grounds. _

Representatives of

The following petitions for the appointment of persons to represent the several lots named were read, and it was voted that the persons therein severally nominated, be accordingly so appointed.

Lot 406 _

Levi Lincoln Thaxter only surviving son of ^^late Levi Thaxter, of Newton, to represent his lot no 406: _

" [Lot] 740

James S. Simonds, of Boston, son of late Shepherd Simonds to represent his lot No. 740: _

List of Lots to be kept in repair