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with proper artists, said statues to be those of persons distinguished in American History.

After some discussion this subject was specially assigned for action at the next meeting.

Lot 417.

A letter from Mr Curtis on the subject for a contract for the perpetual repair of lot no. 417 - belonging to W. S. Fearing was read and referred to the Committee on lots

T.J. Lee's Petition

A letter from Thos. J. Lee on the subject of the price of lots. Spoken for last year, was referred to the Committee on Lots with full powers.

Lilac Path

Messrs Bangs & Crockett were appointed a Committee of two with full powers to make a change in the location of Lilac Path

Adjourned without day - Henry M. Parker. Secretary.

LETTER. C.P. Curtis to W W. Story.

-- Copy of letter --

W.W. Story Esqr Paris. Dear Sir -

I have your letter of May 25 & have communicated it to the Trustees of Mt Auburn. They are pleased to learn that your statue of Mr Justice Story is so nearly finished. By the tenor of your and their contract of Oct. 1851. the statue is to be delivered at the door of the Chapel in 3 years from 1 Oct 1851 -- I am instructed to mention this inasmuch as you state the hope that you may find a vessel [so?] that the statue may arrive in Boston in November next. In regard to a pedestal the Trustees desire me to thank you for your offer to procure one -- but they will attend to it themselves. The President thinks a suitable pedestal can be made here as reasonably as in Italy.

I beg you to present my respects to Mrs Story and to believe yours faithfully? -- C. P. Curtis. Boston July 11. 1854.

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Trustees. Sept^r 4. 1854

At the regular monthly meeting holden September 4. 1854 there were present Messrs Bigelow, Bangs, Crockett, Gould and Read.

The record of the last meeting was read & approved.

T J Lee's Petition.

The Committee on the petition of Thos. J Lee, presented at the last meeting, reported in writing that they had granted the prayer of the petition. Report accepted.

Lot 417.

The Committee, to whom was referred the letter of George Curtis on behalf of the heirs of W. S. Fearing as to the perpetual repair of lot no 417. reported in writing "that in their opinion it will be expedient to undertake the care of said lot, if now closed and no further interments made therein, for the sum of three hundred dollars." Report accepted, and Voted that this Corporation will contract on those terms to keep the lot in perpetual repair.

Purchase of more land.

The Committee appointed to consider the subject of the purchase of more land adjoining the Cemetery on the West, reported in writing that they were unanimously of opinion that it was inexpedient to make the purchase. The Report was accepted.

Lawn Avenue

Voted. That the new avenue in the rear of the Chapel be called Lawn Avenue, and that the land thereabouts be laid out as per plan by Mr Wadsworth now presented to the trustees.

Tombs construction of

Voted. That no tomb shall hereafter be constructed in the Cemetery, in which the door, or any part of it, or any part of the structure shall be less than two feet below the surface of the earth.; and all tombs built shall be sub ject to the provisions of the vote passed March 7. 1854. p. 263.

June 16 4 [1864?]

Capt. D. L. Winsor

Dear Sir,

Mr Austin states that "you have not been notified that lots 1676, 2151, 3324, 126, 417, + 801, are to be taken care of by the Corporation", and requests me to so inform the Treas^r-; but as the Treas is in Washington, I think it easier & safer to acquaint you directly. Lots 1676, 3324, 126 & 801 have the guaranty of perpetual repair; 2151 + 497 have not.

Mr. Austin further wishes me to "obtain from the Superintendent, a list of all lots that are in bad order, that the proprietors may be notified."

If you had any conversation with him about this, I presume you know whether he refers to all lots in the cemetery coming under [identical?] [?], or only those cared for by the Corporation, & subject to the inspection of the Committee on Lots. I don't know which he wishes, as I have not seen him. His request is in writing.

Mrs. Marion S. L. Churchill has just deposited with the Corporation $300 to be added to the Repair Fund, for the perpetual care of her lot no. 243, on Woodbine Path, the northwesterly side of Appleton Hill. Neither Mrs. C. nor I could tell what amount would be sufficient - but I think this will do whatshe wishes. She has for years been accumu-- lating this sum and now puts it into the hands of the Corporation as a safe place of deposit & accumulation, if more should be necessary. I will give you her idea, and you will please report about her lot. She has never had anything done to the lot - and wishes but little done - likes the pines there, but wishes a stump dug out - a

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April 9^th [186]6

Capt D.L. Winsor

Dear Sir,

I send you the permits for work up to this date, in favor of Joseph Fox -- Patrick O' Brien -- & Eben^r Weeman. --

I also enclose a letter which was lying on the table when you were here, but I was so busy as to forget it, and you do not appear to have noticed it.

Mr M. B. Markham, prop^r of the little lot next to John H. Jenks, writes me today that he has been again to Mount Auburn, and found a lot on Indian Ridge, which he likes, next to 334 (Geo Hills) and opposite 417 (Sarah B. Fearing).

He judged it to contain about 150 feet. Upon looking at our large plan, I don't see any other lot on the N.W. side of 334 not separated by a space of 200 feet or so. --

I therefore wish you to inform me how it is. If he asks this where you can lay out large lots, of course he can't have it. If it is between lots, then please say whether there is any objection to letting him have it. If not, I will write Mr Jenks.

Truly yours

A.J. Coolidge

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