Copying Book: Secretary's Letters, 1860 (page 361)

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A. L. Devens Esq

Dear Sir,

The Trustees have
authorized the division of lot 1594
into two, by reconveying to the Corpor-
ation in taking two new deeds. The
reconveyancec will need to be signed by
Mrs Jane C. Devens, yourself & brother,
Charles. If you will look for the deed,
& bring or send it in, I will prepare the
transfer, if you wish. I find the deed
was originally delivered to Mr John L.
Payson. This may give you some clue
in case you do not find it readily.

Will you please also answer
this question. We give you two numbers
the old one - 1594 - and a new one
3727. This is the best I can do.
We will say 1594 to Thos. M. Devens
3727 to heirs of Mary Devens. In [?]
[?] to locate correctly the numbers
on the plan, & avoid future mis-
takes, it will be necessary to
know which side of the lot belongs
to Thos. M. & his mother -- & which
to you & brother. This is determined
by the will, which gives to Jane C.
that part which contains the remains
of her late husband Rich^d C. Devens
and to you & your brother the part
in which your mother is buried.

As the snow covers the ground, it
only remains for you to tell me which
is the one & which the other. For this
purpose, I send you sketch from our
plans. Please indicate, as you stand
in Tulip Path & face the lots, which is
left, & which right.

I also enclose petition to be signed
yourself & brother.

Your immediate attention will enable me
to insert the new arrangements in the catalogue
now going to press.

Yours Respy

A. J. Coolidge
Sec.y

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