1858-04-08 Trustee Committee on Lots: Letter from Curtis to Bond, Report on Waldo Claim, 1831.036.013

George Bond Esq Treasurer -

Dear Sir - I have seen M^r H. S. Waldo, in relation to his lot N^o the [?] of which are in question between him & the Offices of the Corporation.

M^r Rufus Howe reported in 1850 that the two lots purchased by M^- Waldo, contained 1300 f.-

M^r Wadsworth in 1858 reports them as containing 1591 f:- Difference 291 f.

I have no doubt that M^r Howe's mea surement was too liberal; - but M^- W purchased 8 years age, on the understanding that the ornamental lot would not vary much from 500 ft;- & paid accordingly.

M^r. Waldo conducts himself very properly 781 in this matter, & is willing to do what the Comm^ee think right.-

I proposed to divide the difference & he assented to it - so that his second lot will contain 781 f. & he will pay you for 146 f. [?]; - He will also pay the $20 for choice money -

M^r Waldo is going away to

Europe very soon, & wishes this business to be closed.-

Please [?] make his Deed, & write to him at Jamaica Plain. -

I do not think he ought to pay interest -

Yours truly C.P. Curtis April 8. 1858

M^r W. has spent some $2000 there

Reported Com^ee on Lots upon Claim of H.S. Waldo May 3^d 1858