1855-03-05 Otis Statue: Trustees Vote, 1831.039.006-001

Mount Auburn Cemetery

March. 5. A.D. 1855.

At a meeting of the Trustees holden this day : Voted: That the President, Jacob Bigelow, be instructed and authorized, in the name and behalf of this Corporation; to contract with some suitable artist, to be selected by him, for a statue of James Otis, in marble; the cost of which shall not exceed five thousand dollars.

A true copy of record.

Attest. Henry M. Parker. Secretary