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Lots 37- & 290- Perpetual Repair of.

A communication from Mr Howe, the Superintendent, in relation to the condition of lots nos 37 and 290 was read, and Mr Curtis stated that the owners Messrs. N. G. Carnes and Francis Carnes wished to contract for their perpetual. repair. The subject of fixing the amount was referred to Mr C.P. Curtis, with full powers.

Lot 1917. Division of. into two Lots.

A communication in writing from Mr Howe was also read in relation to lot no 1917 containing 600 square feet was also read. It made known the desire of the owners to have two persons admitted. to full corporate rights in virtue of said lot, and offered to pay twenty dollars to obtain a second ticket. It was suggested that the proper course would be to reconvey the whole to the Corporation and receive two deeds as of separate lots of 300 feet each. The whole subject was referred to the Committee on Lots with full powers.

Secretary. 'his Safe.

The Committee who had in charge the subject of the corporation safe reported in writing, and their report was accepted.

New Tickets in place of those lost.

Voted. That the Secretary be authorized to issue tickets to proprietors to replace lost tickets in all cases where he is satisfied that there is occasion for it without requiring a written application.

Lot 584. Representative of

Voted. That in accordance with the application of some of the heirs of Samuel French, proprietor of lot no. 584, deceased Mrs William H. Calrow, one of their number be designated for the time being to represent said lot in the Corporation, voting at its meetings, and receiving a ticket

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Sept 22 [187]3

N.G. Carnes Esq

Dear Sir

The two lots referred to, in your letter of Aug 21^st are lots no. 37 & 290.

They are somewhat out of repair; the sod wants renewing & enriching and the fences & sarcophagus needs painting which will cost for the two lots $100.

If you give me an order to do so, I can have your lots kept in order for you, expending such a sum as you may see fit to lay out, & there will be no charge for looking after the lot except for the cost of repairs.

The corporation are prepared to contract with the proprietors of lots to keep them in perpetual repair, by the proprietors depositing a sum of money, the interest of which is estimated sufficient to cover the average annual expenses. I think 8 or $900 would be required by our trustees for the perpetual care of your lots.

Respectfuly J.W. Lovering Sup^t

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33 School St. Boston May 16/61 N. G. Carnes Esq.

Dear Sir,

Yours of Ap. 25^th, with Mount Auburn bills enclosed, was only rec^d. In behalf of the Committee that addressed you I will say that the legers do not show any other important bills, and unless you have since found others, you need not be at the trouble to examine. I return the bill of $144.50 which I find correct.

I have asked the Superintendant as to the bill of $14. He says it was intended for you, and that he confounded your name with another on our catalogue. I therefore make a copy with your name, and enclose, which I will receipt for you when you remit.

Very truly yours, A. J. Coolidge

Boston, May 16, 1861 33 School St

Mrs Ede Sanderson

Dear Madam,

Your request to know for what sum the Trustees of Mount Auburn Cemetery would assume the perpetual care of your lot, No. 1833, on Acanthus Path, was duly laid before the Committee on Lots, who have charge of the subject, and they have directed me to inform you that the Corporation will contract with you for the perpetual repair of said lot for the sum of three hundred dollars.

At any time when you shall signify it, I shall be ready to prepare the necessary document for your signature.

Truly yours A. J. Coolidge Secretary

33 School St. Boston May 18/61

N.G. Carnes Esq.

Dear Sir,

Yours of yesterday is at hand. As the Superintendant has resigned, and the amt. stated in the bill sent is the same for the year 1860, as the one sent you, I take the responsibility to say that I will receipt their bill & the one for 1859: and I doubt not that the charge for 1860 is the one I sent you was intended to cover the item of painting.

I will return the receipted bills upon the arrival of your check for $64, on some bank or [brokerage?] here or in Mass. bills.

Truly yours A.J. Coolidge

Boston May 16, 1861

Mr. De Forest Safford Gatekeeper, pro tem,

Dear Sir,

I have this day issued a ticket to Andrew Brewer Esq. permitting him to ride into Mt Auburn on horseback for the term of one year. You therefore please open to him if he is personally known to you, otherwise he will show you his ticket once.

I send one of the blank permits that you can see under what rules such admission has been granted

Respy. yours

A.J.Coolidge Secretary

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