Mount Auburn Cemetery

33 School St. Boston, March 9 /61

J.M. Bernard Esq.

Dear Sir, I have inquired of Mr Mann with regard to your bill for foundation, and ascertained what the usual charges are to others, at only fair rates; and am satisfied that the charge to you is not high, & that it cannot be done for much less without a loss to the corporation. I am satisfied that you have been entirely misled by Mr. Wentworth as to the propriety of the charge; but inasmuch as you have obtained the idea that the charge is exorbitant, for the sake of satisfying you, I will put the bill at the lowest possible figure, and call it thirteen dollars.

This will afford us profit, but I hope will satisfy you.

Truly yours A.J. Coolidge