Mount Auburn Cemetery

Nov. 15 [186]5

Messrs Maynard

Gentlemen,

I have the impression that you have purchased lot 60 on Cedar Av -- [indecipherable] standing on our record, in the name of Usher Parsons. --

We are preparing a new catalogue, and if you are not yet prepared to take the new deed, if such is the course proposed by you, as I have heard that you wish the additional land, you had better bring in your deed & transfer back to the Corpⁿ & have the Sup^t report the additional land, so that I may enter the matter correctly in the new catalogue.

It will be several years before another will be issued.

Respy yours

A.J. Coolidge

Nov^r 15 [186]5

John Albree Esq

Dear Sir,

The late John Albree who was prop^r of lot no. 129, on Willow Av.^e, I was informed (or have seen) by his will made such disposition of the residue of his estate as to give this lot to Geo. Albree of Pittsburgh Pa. -- his brother. You or someone called here two or three years since, & I prepared some forms of transfer, on the supposition that 2^d Geo. Albree would release to the widow. I have since been informed indirectly that he was unwilling to do so.

The title still stands on our records in the name of John Albree. I was about to write G.A., but thought I would first write you to learn if any conclusion has been arrived at. I have the impression you are a nephew or relative. I dont know where the widow is.

Your early reply will oblige.

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

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Nov. 17. [186]5

Geo. Albree Esq Pittsburgh, Pa.

Dear Sir,

We are preparing a new catalogue of the lots and proprietors in the Cemetery. I have been informed that your brother John made such disposition of his estate (the residuasm) as to carry his lot no. 129 (which is real estate) to you.

The only evidence one has of title to a lot should appear upon our record and this always made in such cases as this by reference to the original will or the record. I can get at these here. But if you wish it to appear as it should upon the deed, you will send me the deed which I will return by mail. Please also enclose $3, the charge in the matter.

Yours Resp.y

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

Nov. 17 [186]5

Capt. D.L. Winsor

Dear Sir,

In making a more thorough revision of the plans, & by striking from the catalogue all ^^{numbers of} lots said to be located (yet unsold) where the location is obviously impracticable, we obtained the following numbers for your use, which you can apply to lots made up and that must be sold in that form, as well as to lots sold: --

238, 239, 279, 284, 341, 342, 344, 344, 373, 374, 450, 456, 531, 536, 537, 567, 576, 579, 589, 763, 2532, 2936, 2960, 3012, 3037, 3038, 3081, 3554, 3599, 3600 -- = 30 numbers.

All the above are exclusive of numbers recently reported by you.

Resp.y yours

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

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