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to same, and their Release of Claim to certain lands _

"Boston January 19, 1863. Office of H. W. Fuller, U.S. Court House. _

The Committee of the Horticultural Society appointed to consider the proposition for the establishment of a new fountain opposite Mrs Hemenway's lot near Thistle Path, in Mt Auburn Cemetery _ (consisting of Charles M. Hovey, Marshall P. Wilder and H. W. Fuller) met this day at the office of said Fuller _ all being present; and after a full examination of the matter, and explanations had, it was by them unanimously _

' Voted _ that this Committee do approve ' of the plan for a new fountain on the bog land ' near Thistle Path, in Mount Auburn Cemetery, as ' explained by Doct. Bigelow, and do agree, in behalf ' of said Society, that they will relinquish for the purpose, ' all the right which they may have to any part of the ' proceeds of the following described parcel of land ' devoted thereto, and to be conveyed therefor, and for orna' mental purposes _ to wit _ Beginning at a point on ' Thistle Path, opposite Cactus Path, thence running ' westerly by said Thistle Path to Cistus Path; thence ' Southerly by Cistus Path to Cowslip Path; thence easterly ' by Cowslip Path to Cactus Path; thence northerly by Cactus ' Path to the point of beginning (exclusive of paths) contain' ing fifteen thousand two hundred and five (15,205) square ' feet, be the same more or less.

Attest H. W. Fuller, Sec.t.y ~ "

On motion of Mr Read, Voted that the foregoing report be accepted and the contract

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Trustees August 14^t, 1872.

August 14^t, 1872.

A monthly meeting of the Trustees was notified to be held on Wednesday, August 14^t, 1872, at Four o'clock in the afternoon. At the day and hour aforesaid, Messrs. Turner, Perkins, Brewer, Lawrence and Snow were present, but, in the absence of a quorum it was

Adjournment.

Voted, – that this meeting be adjourned to Friday the 16^t inst., at Eleven o'clock, A. M.

Trustees – August 16, 1872.

August 16^t, 1872.

An adjourned monthly meeting of the Trustees was held on Friday, August 16^t, 1872, at Eleven o'clock, A. M.

Present, Messrs. J. T. Bradlee, N. J. Bradlee, Bigelow, Brewer, Lawrence, Little, Perkins and Turner.

The records of the last meetings were read and approved.

Fitchburg R. R. Co. Claim of for Comⁿ for destruction of tree. Report of Com. on Grounds Vote, &c.

A Report was received from the Committee on Grounds in reference to the claim made by the Fitchburg Railroad Co., for the destruction of a tree; said Report being comprised in a letter from the Superintendent dated July 15, 1872, stating in full the circumstances of the case. On motion of M^r Turner,

Voted, – that the subject be referred to the President with full powers to hold such communication with, and make such explanation to the President of the Fitchburg R. R. Co. as he may think proper.

C. M. Hovey's offer to make pay^t in shrubs etc., [for Lot selected by him declined]

A communication from M^r C. M. Hovey, dated February 14, 1872, enclosed in letter from ^^the Superintendent dated August 16, 1872, were submitted to the Board by the President, and read; – M^r

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Trustees, August 16, 1872

[ C. M. Hovey's offer to make pay^t in shrubs etc.,] for Lot selected by him declined

Hovey's letter being a proposal to purchase a Lot of 824 feet on the corner of Mound and Spruce Avenues at $2.00 per foot, giving his note for the same, and making payment in certain specified shrubs and plants. After a full consideration of the subject, – on motion of M^r Little,

Voted, – that the proprosition of M^r Hovey to make payment in shrubs and plants for a Lot selected by him be declined.

Monthly Schedule of Bills referred to President: with exception of Watertown Taxes.

A file of bills with acompanying schedule, having been submitted to the Board by the Treasurer, in compliance with the requirements of the By=Laws, and the schedule having been read by the President, who requested that the tax=bill rendered by the Town of Watertown might have a reference to the Committee on Finance; on motion of M^r Turner,

Voted, – that the aforesaid bills, with the exception of the tax=bill for 1872 rendered by the Town of Watertown, be referred to the President for his approval, and payment by the Treasurer, if found correct.

Watertown Tax Bill of 1872 referred to Com. on Finance

Voted, – that the above mentioned tax=bill be referred to the Committee on Finance to consider and report.

Memorial Work of Art. Horses liable to be frightened at.

M^r Turner in behalf of one of the proprietors (M^r Cheever,) called the attention of the Board to an official objection which had been made to placing the Sphynx in the assigned location as being liable to occasion fright to horses. A full discussion was had, but no action on the subject ^^was recommended, or taken.

Tenure, &c of Lots Report [postponed.]

A Report was received, signed by M^r Choate, respecting the tenure and division of Lots, which subject was referred at the July Meeting to a Committee consisting of the Committee

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Trustees. Oct. 14^t, 1874.

Drainage into Cem. from S^t W. of Recep. House. Com. granted further time.

subject of drainage into the Cemetery from the new street West of the Reception House, to the effect that they held the matter under advisement, but were not yet arrived at a definite conclusion, and would request that further time be granted. On motion of M^r Bradlee it was

Voted, – that the Committee have leave to report at the next meeting.

Lot sold Chas. M. Hovey (N^o 4205.) Non payment of Com. app. with powers.

The same gentleman having called the attention of the Board to the fact that Lot N^o 4205, at the corner of Mound and Spruce Avenues, reported August 1^st, 1872, as sold to M^r Charles M. Hovey for $1648.– and in which a number of interments have been made, was still unpaid for, notwithstanding repeated demands made for payment; it was

Voted, – that the subject be referred to a special Committee, consisting of the President and Messrs. Choate and Bradlee, with full powers.

Treasurer's Quarterly Statements ref^d to Com. on Finance

The Treasurer's report of the receipts and expenditures for the quarter ending September 30^t, 1874; also his report of amounts due and uncollected for the same quarter; having been submitted to the Board it was

Voted, – that the statements of the Treasurer be referred to the Committee on Finance

Monthly schedule of Bills referred to President.

The usual monthly file of bills with accompanying schedule having been submitted to the Board it was

Voted, – that said bills be referred to the President