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the matter. The subject was recommitted to Messrs Gould
and Read.

Iron Safe. for use of the Secretary _

The Secretary reported the purchase of a large
safe by a committee of one, J.J. Dixwell, for the preservation
of his records. It is in his office, at 46 Washington St,
The safe was stated to be one of Messrs Edwards & Hol-
man's make - styled Improved Salamander Safe.
Mr Curtis suggested doubts of its sufficiency to with-
stand fire, and the subject was recommitted to the
President and Secretary for examination on this front.

S. Newall's Claim.

A letter from Mr Samuel Newell was read, asking
the gift of a lot in the Cemetery, in consideration of
his long continued services in making up the ac-
counts at the Cemetery. Doubts were expressed, and
the whole matter was referred to a committee con-
sisting of Messrs Crockett & Little with full powers.

E.W. Williams Legacy. Petition from her Executor.

A petition from D. Watson Jr. Executor of Eliza-
beth Watson Williams' last will, was presented. It
was accompanied by affidavits and other papers
showing that the testatrix had determined to re-
duce a legacy in her will, to this Corporation
from $2000 to $1000. to secure the perpetual
repair of her lot number 1697, on Spruce
Avenue. The sum of $2000. had formerly been
fixed by the trustees, at her own request, for another
lot, no. 233 -- on Walnut Avenue. (see p.160.1 of
these records,) and she had transferred the be-