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two persons are jointly purchasers of a lot in fact, though the title is in the name of one only, as required by the Charter and standing rules of the Corporation.

Lot 1408.

One the written petitions of James M Burgess and Deborah Burgess, it was Voted. That the Trustees accept the surrender of a deed of lot no. 1408. dated July 17, 1847, to William G. Burgess, that being the name of a person then deceased, and that said deed be canceled, and that the Treasurer and Secretary issue a new deed of said lot to the said Deborah Burgess as prayed for in said petition.

Ticket to Parish Treasurer. Lot 103.

The petition of S. Packard in relation to lot no 103, that a ticket, may issue to the Treasurer, and his successors of the Second Society of Universalists in Boston, and that the lot be represented by him, was referred to Isaac Parker with full powers. Said lot is owned by that Society.

Lot 1424. Representative of.

Voted. That in accordance with the application of the children and heirs of Nathan Rice, deceased, late proprietor of lot no 1424 in the Cemetery, Nathan P. Rice, the oldest son, now residing in Boston, be designated for the time being to represent said lot, and vote at the meetings of this Corporation, receiving a ticket of admission in that capacity, until the further action of this board.

Superintendents workmen not to be called from regular duties.

A letter from the Superintendent was read, requesting that the men under his charge should^^not be called away from the regular round of duties under his direction to work upon the operations prosecuted in connection with the so called well house, near the gate.

Voted that his request be granted, And by common consent, agree that Mr Howe's letter be referred to the