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

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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

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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

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March 19 4 [1864]

Rev Simon [Barnes?] [...?]

Dear [?]

[?] [?] not of [?] me to send you the deeds of the lot in [?] [burn?] has been received. I [?] gladly comply, but [the?] measure will wish, conformity to our regular practices [that our?] of you should [?] in the certificate which he gave you, [?] [?], and receipt [?] [?] the deeds. Either of you [?] [?] [?] you [?] 16^th [?]

Very truly yours A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

March 19 4 [1864]

Messers Whitney Washburn & Lombard Ex^[?] [?] Lombard

Gentlemen, I am directed by the [?] to notify you [?] [?] come to be applied[?] [?]

Under [t/his?] decision then your can pay in [?] [?]. I send you usual form of instrument or [?] donation in trust. Please [?] same get the Treaturer's receipt [?] [?]

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y.

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