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would have been this week removed to the Cemetery and set out
there if the cold weather had not so suddenly come upon us
yesterday. At present it is probable that they cannot be re-
moved till next spring.

Lot. 401. Hayes bequest.

Mr. Curtis from the Committee on the bequest
by H. M. Hayes, late of New York, proprietor of lot
no 401. reported that the bequest of one thousand
dollars given by the last will of said Hayes be
accepted by the Corporation.

Voted. to accept the report, and also the legacy.

J. Richardson claims

On motion of Mr. Curtis. voted; that the applica-
tion of Jeffrey Richardson as to locating lots and tomb
rights on Lawn Avenue, be referred to the President
with full powers.

Statuary

Mr Crockett moved to reconsider the vote of
Sept 4, 1854, by which an appropriation was made for
the purchase of three marble statues. Seconded by Mr
Parker. Yeas, two. Nays, five. Lost.

Soon after this vote, it being one o'clock, Messrs
Crockett and Parker were compelled to leave to meet
other engagements. At about this time Mr Gould
joined the meeting.

The subject of Statuary was further discussed,
and the following votes unanimously passed by the mem-
bers of the Board now present.

Statue of John Winthrop

Voted. That the President, be instructed and author-
ized in the name and behalf of this Corporation to contract
with a suitable artist. to be selected by him for a statue
of John Winthrop in marble, the cost of which shall
not exceed five-thousand dollars.