Mount Auburn Cemetery

May 23. [186]5

Loyal Lovejoy Esq

Dear Sir,

I am directed by the Committee on Lots to inform you, that they will recommend the Trustees to guarantee the perpetual care of your lot no. 561 on Central Avenue, for the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars. --

This concurrence is a matter of form, and is always given. --

Whenever you may determine to accept the proposition, I will prepare the necessary papers.

Very Respectfully yours

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

May 23 [186]5

Cha^s B. Dana Esq Wellesley, Mass

Dear Sir,

I am directed by the Committee on Lots before whom I have laid your application, ^^{to say} that they will recommend the Trustees to guarantee the perpetual care of lots numbered 1393 & 1394 belonging respectively to the estate of your late father & to yourself, for the sum of three hundred dollars for each lot -- say

six hundred dollars. --

Should these terms, which are the lowest allowed by the by-laws be acceptable, I will at your request, prepare the necessary papers. --

Very Resp.y yours

A.J. Coolidge, Sec.y

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