1870-03-31 Reception House: Letter from Winsor to Austin, 2021.010.010

[Letterhead: Mount Auburn Cemetery.]

Mount Auburn, March 31^^st 1870

Edward Austin Esq

Dear Sir:

M^r Maccurdy has finished most of the Ornamental work on the front; Painted one Cont. + will finish clapboarding Today.

The Plastering is all done and well dried, without being in the least touched with frost

The Cornice Mouldings with the two extra centre mouldings, are also done and agreeable to Contsuct

M^r. MacCurdy is entitled to receive another instalment of One thousand Dollars

As is regards the Style of painting + colours he wishes you to give him directions

Very Respectfully Yours Daniel L. Winsor

Boston March 31. 1870. Please pay to Mr M^c Curdy One thousand Dollars in accordance with Contract $ 1000.00

NJBradlee [JGH?] Williams

To A. J. Coolidge, near [Prob?] Cemetery Mount Auburn

Please pay to M. W. Macurdy second instalment on contract for building Reception House at Mount Auburn, bring one thousand dollars ($1000) — Edward Austin Chairman Buildings Com^ee

Boston March 31. 1870