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the work: _

That they recognize in this Statue, an exact & living
likeness of its distinguished original; a just conception &
appropriate expression of character; a graceful arrangement
of accessories, and a truthful & life-like embodiment of
what marble can give successfully to commemorate
the dead". _

The meeting was then dissolved
Attest Austin J. Coolidge, Secretary.

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Trustees June 4, 1855.

The regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was
held at the Office of the Secretary on Monday the fourth
day of June A. D. 1855. _

Present. Messrs Bangs, Bigelow, Crockett, Gould
Read and Tisdale. _

The record of the last monthly meeting was read &
amended so far as to add to the vote authorizing the di-
vision of Lot 904, the words "with the charge only of the usual
fees for making deeds". _

Stone farm, - occupation of

Mr Bangs of the Committee on Grounds, to which was
referred the occupation of the Stone Farm, reported that
they had given the occupation of the same to Mr
Wilkins as tenant at will, or from year to year as may be
hereafter agreed, for rent at the rate of $300 per annum. _

Dr Bigelow, Chairman of the Committee on
Grounds submitted the following repotrt, after some
remarks explanatory of its purpose, which was discussed
and adopted. -

" Boston June 4^th 1855
" The Committee on Grounds, avenues & paths.