1892-02-08 Letter: H. Derby to J. W. Lovering, Lot 1174 "Myrtle Graves, PC Without Renewal," 2014.020.015-004

Subject. Myrtle Graves " P.C. without Renewal

Lot 1174

Boston. 182 Marlborough St. Feb 8. 1892

J W Lovering. Superintendent.

Dear Sir,

Referring to the communication from Mr. Mackintosh in regard to placing Lot 1174 under the perpetual care of the Corporation, and to the proposition to deduct $900.00 from the required sum if the myrtle be removed from the graves, I would inquire whether the myrtle may not be allowed to remain, and be even covered up in winter, without expense; we agreeing that, if the plant dies, it need not be re- placed.

It seems rather hard, after having gone to considerable expense to plant myrtle on these graves, to now wilfully destroy it.

Yours truly H Derby.