Mount Auburn Cemetery

Boston July 25. 1862

G.H. Kuhn Esq

Dear Sir,

A survey of Mrs Putnam's lot in Mt Auburn has been reported to the Comm ^ee on Lots and they agree to accept the bequest for the repair of said lot in perpetuity.

I write merely to notify you that all things are ready on part of the Corporation, and not to urge haste on your part.-

When you are ready, I will send the usual document for execution by you.

Truly yours,

A. J. Coolidge Secy Mt Auburn

33 School St Boston July 25. 1862

Hon. Emory Washburn,

Dear Sir,

I have caused a survey of the lot in Mt Auburn of the late Israel Lombard to be reported to the Committee on Lots, and they have replied that the Corporation will accept the bequest of Mr Lombard according to the provisions of his will.

It is Evident from the clause referred to that he did not contemplate a guaranty of perpetual repair. The Trustees will accept it and apply the income as directed.

I enclose a contract in the regular form, which I suppose should be signed by the Ex ^ors or a majority of them. After Execution, it is recorded and returned to the Ex ^ors

Truly yours A. J. Coolidge

63

Feby. 3 1864

Dr Renton

Dear Sir,

What progress, if any, do you make in the matter of lots numbered 1349, 1350, &c. on Oxalis Path, in the Cemetery. When we last met, (it being also the first time) I believe you proposed to go forward, & ascertain and adjust the difficulty - not doubting that such a result could be attained. I shall be happy to learn of that result.

Yours very resp.y

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y Mt. A.C.

Feby. 18. 1864

Dear Sir,

In July 1862, you reported the condition of lot 497, Willow Av^e, belonging to the estate of the late Israel Lombard, with a view to the acceptance of a bequest in his will. As the lot has undergone extensive repairs since then, will you please report on it again, as the parties now wish to finish the arrangement.

Please also report upon lot of late Benj. Fiske, no 203, Central Av^e - and return to me this week, as they have a family meeting next week, and wish to place our proposition before the heirs.

Will you have the enclosed memo. handed to Edward Safford?

Truly yours

A.J. Coolidge

Capt. D.L. Winsor Supt Mt Auburn

127

Feby. 1, 1864

Jeremy Drake Esq

Dear Sir,

I have conferred with the Committee on Lots about the matter inquired about, and they are willing to accept the $300 and allow you to pay the bill of $30 as estimated by the Sup^t for the present repair of the lot. - So I will be ready at any time to attend to the execution of the papers which I herewith send for your signature.

The money will be payable to the Treasurer, - Geo. W^m Bond, 167 Congress St. --

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

Feby. 20 1864

I send the supt's reports upon lot 203 owned by heirs of Benj. Fiske, and of 497, by heirs of Israel Lombard, in both of which cases the parties wish the estimate of Com^eeon Lots for contracts for perpetual repair. -

Mr Lombard left $300 by his will for the repair of his lot, but did not explain perpetual repair: but the Trustees of his estate desire the guaranty.

Very resp.y

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

128

Feby. 26 1864

Nathan Blanchard Esq^r Ex^or Estate of Benj. Fiske,

Dear Sir,

At the request of Mr B. Fiske, I have caused a report to be made upon lot no 203 in our Cemetery belonging to the late Mr Fiske's estate, and have obtained the estimate of the Com^ee on Lots for what sum the Corporation will guarantee the perpetual repair of said lot, - which is $500. -

You will understand, of course, this does not prevent the heirs from paying [to?] the amt. named in the will, without requiring the guaranty, if they prefer to take that course. In the one case the repair fund alone is held responsible; in the other the whole property of the Corporation, if the particular fund fails.

Very respy,

A.J. Coolidge, Sec.y

Feby. 26 1864

Messrs Israel Whitney Emory Washburn D.B. Lombard Ex^ors

Gentlemen,

The Com^eeon Lots in our Cemetery have authorized me to notify you that the Corporation will assume the perpetual repair, under the guaranty contract, of lot no. 497 in the Cemetery, belonging to the estate of the late Israel Lombard for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500).

Very respy Your Ob^t Serv^t

A. J. Coolidge Sec.y

129

March 11 [186]4

Henry Baldwin Esq

Dear Sir,

I send the three deeds of lots in Mt Auburn, be - longing to Messrs Granville Fuller, John W. Hollis & Life Baldwin. Nos. 3034, 3035, 3036.—

Please send me $6.50 for same— viz— $5. for recording the transfer back to the Corporation of making & recording these three deeds and $1.50 paid out for stamps.

Truly yours A.J. Coolidge Sec^y

March 15 4

C.P. Curtis Esq^r

Dear Sir,

The executors of Israel Lombard decline, as I am informed by Gov^r Washburn, the proposition of the Com^ee on Lots— to guaranty the perpetual care of lot No. 497 for the sum of $500. for want of funds at their con-- trol for the purpose—

And they wish to know if the Corporation will accept the bequest of $300. upon the terms named in the will.

I send you a copy of this clause.

Respectfully A.J. Collidge Sec^y

135