Mount Auburn Cemetery

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April 16^th, 1873.

John T. Bradlee Esq. President,

Dear Sir,

Enclosed please find documents relative to "Birds"

The following list I enclose; 1^st Swans from Cincinnati 2^nd Forest Hills Poland Ducks (croppld crowns) 3^rd Cayuga Duck 4^th Food of Swans 5^th Extracts from J.M Bechstein "Cage & Chamber Birds" 6^th Documents relating to "Black cap" Warblers

Yours respectfully C.W. Folsom Supt.

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In Plan No. 1 the colored portion represents the Section of Catacombs built previous to Dec 31, [18]71 with a partial [?] the Vestibule - enclosedportion being a design for extension Plan No. 2 [Election of same?] Plan Nos. 3 & 4 show open spaces in vicinity of Tomb, into which it may be extended almost indefinitely; and for the policy pursued, or Forest Hills Cemetery Corpⁿ is a wise one - (their Rec. Tomb [rough sketch enclosed] contains 286 Catacombs against 30 in or is so far as built,) - there seems to be no doubt that more accommodations will at sometime be required here; and as the same Entrance and Vestibule will serve for a Tomb of any size, it seems

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back again to Corp'n Sept. 27 [18]50.

Two Designs for Iron doors prepared in 1872 by Mr. G. J. F. Bryant, the original Architect of the Tomb, are enclosed in the Portfolio; one of cast, one of plate or boiler iron.

A very light and airy door^ ^{of wrought iron} was prepared for the Forest Hills Rec'g Tomb, by Messrs. Smith & Savitt, You will find a note of their estimate that they could duplicate that door for $1000.00.

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After passing the side archways, the cornice of the Tomb might be raised, I think, without injuring the effect; and thus any desired size of Catacombs be obtained.

Above mentioned papers and several others, (viz Envelopes endorsed with contents) are enclosed also sketch of Rec. Tomb (Plan) at Forest Hills Cem.

Truly Yours C.W. Folsom, Supt.

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Mt. Auburn Aug 23 [18]73

J.T. Bradlee Esq Prest.

Dear Sir

A.J. Breed has requested permission to keep a horse & carriage at the Cemetery for the accommodation of visitors.

His success at Forest Hills has induced him to try here & he agrees, if permission is given him to furnish a vehicle &c which shall be acceptable to the Corporation.

The sods on the upper part of Auburn Lake, which I called your attention to a few days ago, can be replaced for $90. ~

Respectfully J.W. Lovering Sup^t

August 23 [187]3.

Mess. A. Wentworth & Co.

Gentlemen

Below I give you dimensions of Floor of Mr. Moore's Tomb

Respectfully James W. Lovering, Supt. J.E.C.

[diagram: square with measurements]