Mount Auburn Cemetery

33 School St. Boston Sept. 17, 1863

John Dooley Esq 172 Water St New York

Dear Sir,

I notice that lot numbered 1789 situated upon Sorrel Path in our Cemetery appears to be unoccupied, and a gentleman who wishes to purchase a lot in the Cemetery would perhaps take a fancy to this lot if you should wish to part with it. I cannot, of course, presume, from the fact of your removal to New York, that such is the case; but as lots are so often transferred on account of the removal of the proprietor, I knew you would not take it amiss, should I inquire if you desire to dispose of it.

If you should, please name the price, and I will confer further with you about it, if your price is satisfactory.

Very Respy. Yours

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y of Mt Auburn

Boston Sept. 18, 1863

Capt. D.L. Winsor, Sup^t

Dear Sir,

The Proprietor of lot no. 1170, on Ivy Path, accepts the contract offered by the Com^ee on Lots to keep the lot in perpetual repair for $300. "after it has been put in repair satisfactory to the Superintendent."

In your report you say - "The lot is all moss! requires grading, and fence wants some slight repairs, and also painting - will cost $25. to put it in good order."

Will you then have what is requisite done as soon as possible. Make and send the bill to me, which will be notice when we can complete the contract. Make bill to Mrs. Sarah Skinner.

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y Mt. A.

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Nov. 24 [186]5

Dear Sir,

In reply to your favor of Nov. 20^th I have to reply that all communications for work to be done in the Cemetery should be addressed to "Capt. D. L. Winsor, Sup^t, Mount Auburn Mass."

The men under him who has the special charge of funerals, removals internments & removals is W^m K. Safford, for whom when you come down you will naturally inquire, after being directed about your business by letter.

Truly yours,

A. J. Coolidge Sec.y

D.W. Cunningham Esq

Nov. 24 [186]5

Dear Sir,

I have past rec^d a letter from John Dowley, dated "New Orleans, 10^th Nov. 1865" in reply to a note addressed to him at New York, answering my inquiry. The letter is silent as to whether New Orleans is now Mr Dowley's place of residence.

As we are making up a new catalogue of the Prop^rs of lot in our Cemetery, & Mr Dowley, is prop^r of lot 1789, will the person who may open this in New York be so kind as to inform me, whether Mr D's residence shall be still entered "New York" or whether it is New Orleans.

Respectfully A. J. Coolidge Sec.y

John Dowley, Esq

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