1873-01-08 Sphinx: Jacob Bigelow to the Proprietors, 1831.011.002

Sphynx-- Jacob Bigelow to Prop^s of the Cem. of M^tAuburn Jan'y 8, 1873.

Whereas a monumental structure in granite, representing a Sphynx, with pedestal, inscriptions, and decorations, has been made under my direction by Martin Millmore [sic], Sculptor, and is now standing in front of the Chapel of Mount Auburn Cemetery. Now therefore, I, Jacob Bigelow of Boston, Doctor in Medicine do hereby release assign and transfer all my right in said monumental structure to the

[stamp: MT. AUBURN CEMETERY. 16 PEMBERTON SQ. BOSTON. NOV 29 1872]

Proprietors of Mount Auburn Cemetery to have and to hold the same forever

In witness whereof I have hereto set me hand and seal the Eighth day of January, A. D. Eighteen hundred and seventy three. Jacob Bigelow [seal: green stamp affixed] Witness - Saml. Batchelder Jr. Mary S. Bigelow

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Dear Sir - As I do not like unnecessary prolixity I enclose you a compendious form of transfer of the Sphynx, which if you think sufficiently and legally binding I shall be ready to sign as soon as the pending inscription which is promised by the Superintendent shall be finished.

When all is ready, please callat my house and take and witness my signature. Yours truly Jacob Bigelow Nov. 29^th