Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Right to Erect tombs _

Upon motion by Mr Curtis,

Voted that the Committee on Lots be authorized to grant to the purchasers of lots the privelege [sic] of constructing tombs and catacombs within the same at prices to be fixed by the committee, not less than fifty dollars for each tomb or catacomb, and they shall be further authorized to grant to proprietors of lots heretofore purchased the same privilege at the same price - not less than fifty dollars for each tomb, which shall be constructed according to articles 23^d and 34^th of the By-laws.

Shedd & Edson's Survey _ Addit^l compen-s[at]ion for. _

Messrs Shedd & Edson, who recently completed the new topographical survey of the Cemetery, having represented to the Committee on Grounds that the cost of the work had far exceeded the contract price, and having shown by their books the actual cash expenses,

Upon motion by Mr Rand, it was

Voted that the Committee on Grounds be authorized to pay Messrs Shedd & Edson the sum of seven hundred thirty two & 86/100 dollars, ($732.86) already paid, and for which the contract was made, it being understood that they have actually expended in cash, $1,482.86 in completing the survey of the Cemetery, it was also being understood that they are to correct all errors that may be found in the survey and plans (if any exist) free of charge.