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Lots 37- & 290- Perpetual Repair of.

A communication from Mr Howe, the Superintendent, in relation to the condition of lots nos 37 and 290 was read, and Mr Curtis stated that the owners Messrs. N. G. Carnes and Francis Carnes wished to contract for their perpetual. repair. The subject of fixing the amount was referred to Mr C.P. Curtis, with full powers.

Lot 1917. Division of. into two Lots.

A communication in writing from Mr Howe was also read in relation to lot no 1917 containing 600 square feet was also read. It made known the desire of the owners to have two persons admitted. to full corporate rights in virtue of said lot, and offered to pay twenty dollars to obtain a second ticket. It was suggested that the proper course would be to reconvey the whole to the Corporation and receive two deeds as of separate lots of 300 feet each. The whole subject was referred to the Committee on Lots with full powers.

Secretary. 'his Safe.

The Committee who had in charge the subject of the corporation safe reported in writing, and their report was accepted.

New Tickets in place of those lost.

Voted. That the Secretary be authorized to issue tickets to proprietors to replace lost tickets in all cases where he is satisfied that there is occasion for it without requiring a written application.

Lot 584. Representative of

Voted. That in accordance with the application of some of the heirs of Samuel French, proprietor of lot no. 584, deceased Mrs William H. Calrow, one of their number be designated for the time being to represent said lot in the Corporation, voting at its meetings, and receiving a ticket

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Trustees. January 4^th. 1853.

Pursuant to notices issued in the usual manner a meeting of the Trustees was holden on the first Tuesday of January A.D. 1853. January 4^th at 11 1/2 A.M. at the office of Charles P. Curtis Esq^r.

Present. Messrs Bigelow, Crockett, Curtis, Parker & Read. The Record of the last meeting was read and approved.

Lot 1917, Divided into two lots.

The Committee on Lots reported in writing that Lot no. 1917 on Sorrel Path may be divided into two lots of 300 square feet each, one to retain that number, and one to receive a new number: that to effect this the present owner may transfer to the Corporation, and receive two new deeds accordingly on the payment of $20. choice money:

Munroe and Stewart's Petition Granted

Also that the request of J^no. H. Munroe and And. Stewart, laborers in the Cemetery, preferred at the last meeting be granted:

Lots 1080 and 1081 The Perpetual Repair of.

Also that they had agreed to contract with Messrs Tisdale and Hewins to take charge of their lots &c according to their letter dated Dec. 8. 1852 upon the payment of the sum of $1500. to the Treasurer.

The report was read, and accepted.

The Secretary laid before the board a draft of a formal contract between Messrs Tisdale and Hewins and the Corporation, prepared by their Solicitor, which was read aloud to the meeting, and after some discussion it was

Voted. That this Corporation will contract with Messrs Tisdale & Hewins for the perpetual care of their lots and ornamental grounds and the adjacent paths, with the structures, trees, shrubs &c in the form of an instrument this day presented to the Trustees, and that the Treasurer be authorized to execute said instrument on behalf of this corporation, affixing thereto its Corporate Seal, providing

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Howes Salary -

Voted,- That the foregoing report be accepted, and that so much of it as relates to Mr Howe be adopted and carried into effect.

Superintendent's house. plans for

Voted,- That so much of it as relates to the building of a house for the superintendent be adopted, and that the same committes report plans and estimates to this Board accordingly.

Price of lots.

Voted That the price of land for lots of greater or lesser dimensions than 300 square feet excepting tomb lots, shall be 50 cents per foot.

Lot. 1917. to be divided & constitute two lots.

The Secretary read a letter from Elias Hook the proprietor of lot no. 1917 containing 600 square feet containing a request that he may be allowed to surrender this deed of said lot and after reconveying it to receive deeds of the same in two lots, one to himself- on to Frederick Clapp of Boston. Voted that the request of Mr Hook be complied with and that the offices of his corporation be authorized to execute such new deeds. Mr Hook paying twenty dollars additional and all incidental expenses.

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

The Regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was holden at the office of C.P. Curtis Esqr. April 3^rd 1854. Present Messrs Bigelow Parker Curtis, Bangs and Little.

The Record of the last meeting was read and approved.

Estate of C. Stone's heirs

The President read a letter from J. B. Dana Esq^r of Cambridge, addressed to Mr Little as one of the Trustees and offering to sell the estate adjoining Mt. Auburn known as the

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Trustees _ Adj^d meeting Feby. 1, 1870 _

1177 Henry Homer, of Boston, brother of Eleazer Homer Jr, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 1177;

1254 Louisa Wood of Boston, daughter of Charles M. Wood, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 1254;

1313 W^m Jennison of Detroit Mich., grandson of Mary Jennison, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 1313;

1446 Irene S. Thacher of Boston, one of heirs of George Thacher, who are tenants in common of lot numbered 1446;

1504 David P. Kimball of Boston, trustee under will of George H. Preston, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 1504;

1709 Edwin R. Pierce of Boston, son of Rebecca Pierce, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 1709;

1917 Nancy T. Clapp of Cambridgeport, widow of Frederick Clapp, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 1917;

2239 Otis Norcross of Boston, son of Mary C. Norcross, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 2239;

2683 Isabella H. Shattuck of Boston, widow of George Shattuck, deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 2683;

2826 Mary Eliz^th Jones^^{of Lower Falls Newton}, daughter of Vaughn Jones deceased, proprietor of lot numbered 2826;