Trustees Records, Vol. 4, 1865 (page 242)

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shall be at least three feet below the surface of the ground"
the following". Not more than two interments shall
be made in the same grave, the latter of which shall
be at least three feet below the surface of the ground."

Drainage of low land near Locust Av _

The Committee on Lots verbally reported that
they had examined the vicinity of lots where proprietors
had complained of bad drainage from their lots, but
had not come to a decision as to the best means to remove
the cause of complaint.

It was then

Voted. To refer the subject of draining certain lots
on and near Locust Avenue, to the Committee
on Lots: with full power.

Proposition of A. M^cDonald to sell marble Shop _

A written proposition from Alex^r M^cDonald
offering to sell the building occupied by him as a marble
shop on land leased to him by the Corporation for the
sum of Four hundred and fifty dollars ($450 _) _
was referred to the Committee on Grounds with full
power.

Letter from Anna L. Hooper on Removal of Trees _

A communication from M^rs. Anna L
Hooper, complaining of the course authorized by the
Board of Trustees in cutting down so many of the
trees in the Cemetery; was read. and it was

Voted. To place the said letter on file.