Mount Auburn Cemetery

81

Trustees

Pursuant to notice issued by C.P. Curtis in behalf of the Secretary the Trustees of the Pros. of the Cem^y of Mount Auburn met at the office of the Secretary at 10 oclock A. M on the 16^th day of July A D 1842.

Present Mess^rs Bigelow C.P. Curtis B. R. Curtis, Parker & Story. Voted. To approve the bond of the Treasurer with Mess^rs Weld & May as surities & that the Secretary file the same.

Gate Report on Rebuilding Gate &c

Voted. That the Com^ee on lots be authorized to make a contract to carry into effect the first resolution of the report of the Com^ee as to the building of a gate & also that they have authority to carry into effect the other resolutions contained in the said report.

The said report is as follows:

The Com^ee appointed to report on the subject of rebuilding the gate of stone, constructing a new fence, enlarging the grounds of the cemetery & planting trees respectfully report, that they have had the subjects committed to them under consideration & have come to the following resolutions

First. That it is expedient to construct the entrance gate of Mount Auburn