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for its prospective enlargement. In the

[small sketch of plan]

opposite figure, the building is in black
lines & the prospective addition is dotted --
of the shape which I understand to meet your views. Where
shall it stand? -- Unfortunately some of our best sites are
occupied with lots. -- In looking at the map, the most
eligible spots appear to me to be. 1. Near the gate a little
to the east. 2. Somewhere opposite Spurzheim monument
if the ground is level enough

5. A Tower. I have put down 3000. for this,
in case we should want to go a little higher.

6. Trees are to be set out on all our vacant ground,
where paths are to go. Cost I think less than estimate.

7. Reserve $2000. This is to carry out
any item which may have been underestimated.
As many of our improvements need not be paid
for in less than a year, we shall have another years income,
say $4000. to add to this reserve.

Should any other improvement suggest itself as
a desideration in Mount Auburn, you will be kind
enough to suggest add it & believe me

Dear sir, your friend &c, sev^t

Jacob Bigelow

For Joseph Story