Mount Auburn Cemetery

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January 15 [188]9

G. W. Wilson Esq., Boston Museum

Dear Sir:

Yours received in reference to plants to be set on the new made grave in lot 4777. Violets remain in blossom for a short time only in the spring of the year. The Gardener suggests either Lobelia or dwarf Aguratum each being of a purplish blue color and remaining in blossom for a longer period than the Violet.

the former order has been for four (4.00) dollars worth on two

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graves and three dollars ($3.00) worth in border. Will you kindly make out new order on enclosed card that I may understand if you wish the amount of plants increased or the four dollars worth consisting of two and two thirds ( 2/3) dozen to cover the three graves also if the same amount of mixed plants as formerly are to be placed in the border. By so doing you will oblige.

Ours Resp'y. J. W. Lovering Sup't. per F. A. B.