Mount Auburn Cemetery

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April 8 1873

J. T. Bradlee Esq. Pres^t

Dear Sir,

Enclosed please find a schedule of the cost of Printing Catalogues and Engraving maps of Cem. in 1867.

I have also learned the following facts in connecting with the matters in hand, from Mr. Meisel ^^who appears to have sold out his business to H.W. Longfellow ^^late 89 Franklin St Boston and to be now at work for him as an employee.

Our Stone is at City Hall, in care of the registrar

Probable cost of engraving a stone with

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April 22 1873

H.W. Longfellow Esq.

Dear Sir,

The matter of completing the engraved map of "Mt. Auburn" is now under consideration, and we should like to get from you an estimate of the cost of adding to the stone already cut, About 500 lots 10 to 12 new Paths & 1 or 2 New Avenues

The stone is at the City Hall (Registrars office) where it may be seen at any time (office hours).

Repectfully Yours James W. Lovering Supt.

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is a small piece of land marked as Temporary Ornamental Ground on my sale plans, but which has never been set aside for that purpose by the Comm. on Grounds. I enclose a tracing of it showing how I can divide it if the Committee do not object. Mr G. S. Butler of Boston is thinking of purchasing the 400 foot lot, if the matter can be decided on soon.

In regard to the "New Map" I have received an estimate from Shed & Sawyer of the cost of placing on the present lithographs all the lots sold, and new paths &c. which would be necessary in the first place, as we have no exact map on that scale, to alter the stone by.

I have seen the Lithographer Mr. Longfellow, who has given me an estimate for altering the stone & also for printing & paper. He will examine the stone carefully & [del] see if it can be used again, should the Trustees decide to make these alterations, there being some doubt as to its giving good & clear impressions.

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June 28^th [187]3

Walter Hastings Esq.

Dear Sir

I called at your office today but did not find you. The posts are being set, the delay having been, in waiting for our surveyor to stake the right points.

I can find no charge against you for any tulip trees - only for some magnolias - It has been too dry this spring to do anything about them, & therefore I have been waiting till I happen to see you again.

Respectfully J.W. Lovering Sup^t

June 28^th [187]3

H.W. Longfellow Esq.

Dear Sir

We have made up our minds to make the alterations on the stone formerly used & have some copies struck off if it can be done at about your figures to me. Will you therefore please see the stone report.

I understand it is at the City Hall Boston, and by requiring at our Boston Office 16 Pemberton Sq. either the Sec^y or Treas^r will give you any information regarding it which they can. I would like to hear from you soon, as we are prepared & desirous to go ahead if the stone will answer.

Respectfully J.W. Lovering Sup^t

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2 July [187]3

M^r. M. Fallon

Dear Sir

On & after this date please to obtain from the Engineer a ticket for every load of loam you deliver on Mt Auburn Cemetery & at the end of the month render the individual tickets with your bill & oblige

Yours respectfully Jas W Lovering, Sup't J.E.C.

Mount Auburn July 7. [18]73

S.T. Snow Esq

Dear Sir

I have seen Mr. Longfellow in regard to the new map.

He tells me he can make the alterations as proposed on the old stone and then take an impression on the new stone and print from that -

In this way he says he can give good impressions, and at the same time we shall not be obliged to buy a new stone.

Respectfully J.W.Lovering S.