1888-1889 Copying Book: Superintendent Lovering's Letters, 2005.062.012

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Oct. 12, 1888.

Messrs Alexander McDonald & Son, Cambridge

Dear Sirs:-

To move the headstone now at the grave of Benj. Smith in Lot #2284 on the same line to centre between that grave and the grave of Mary Oakes Smith, building a proper foundation, will cost $15.00

Respectfully yours,

Supt.

#2284 - S

Oct. 13, 1888.

Messrs Alexander McDonald & Son, Cambridge

Dear Sirs: -

The figures in my estimate of the cost of moving the headstone and foundation in the Smith lot #2284 are correct. If the stone is moved as indicated, the founation will have to be entirely reconstructed to be substantial.

Respectfully yours

Supt.

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S

Oct. 15, 1888.

A. P. Kitching, Esq., Boston.

Dear Sir: -

Your note is received, and certificate is herewith enclosed, which will take the place of a receipt. The terms for the Receiving tomb are printed on the certificate. If the remains are removed to a lot in this cemetery before Nov. 12th $3.00 of the amount paid will be returned. The fee for opening a grave is also included if a brick is wanted a deducation of $5.00 from the regular charge is made. The selection of the lot had better be attended to on the lot, in person.

Respectfully yours,

Supt.

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#3030-S

Oct. 16, 1888.

Messrs E. Camfill & Son, Forest Hills.

Dear Sirs: -

Your note is received. The foundation in the Bigelow lot will be built at once. The Brown lot is irregular in shape, and I think it may avoid a mistake if some of the family could come over and locate the foundation. I do not think it will conform to the other stones if built exactly with the grave.

Respectfully yours,

S #3710

Oct. 16, 1888.

Rev. W. R. Newhall Springfield Mass.

Dear Sir: -

Your note is received. The date of the interment of the late Abner I. Benyon was March 30, 1888.

Respec

Supt

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# 77 - S

Oct. 16, 1888.

J. Foster Flagg, Esq.,

Dear Sir: -

Your note is received. The Corporation build the underground foundation and set the headstone, the cost of this would d depend upon the size of the stone. If you will send me a sketch of the stone with sizes I will give you an estimate.

Hardy shurbs can be set on your lot..

Respectfully yours,

Supt.

#4563-S

Oct. 16, 1888.

Chas E. Hall, Esq., Boston.

Dear Sir:-

Your note is received. Corner posts should have roots at least five feet long.

Respectfully yours,

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Oct. 16, 1888.

MRS DEHON, Lenox, Mass.

Dear Madam: -

Your note is received. Our bye-laws are out of print at present, so I am unable to send you a copy. Deeds can only be made to one person. . There never has been so far as I know any restriction as to residence in Boston or elsewhere. It would be impossible without knowing the particular lot to give the cost of keeping it in order, all lots in this cemetery are now sold under perpetual care. I will be glad to give you any information as to lots for sale or they can be shown you on the ground.

Respectfully yours,

Supt.