1863-03-31 Gatekeeper: James Derby, Jr., to Trustees, 1831.026.058

To the Board of Trustees, Mount Auburn Cemetery -

The undersigned would respectfully submit to the consideration of your honorable board the question of an increase in his salary -

The great advance in the prices of the necessaries of life render it needful for him to make this request - which he trusts you will see fit to grant.

Yours Respy, James Derby Jr Gate Keeper at the Cemetery

March 31^st 1863

Application of Jos. Derby Jr. for increase of salary -

In Board of Trustees, May 4, 1863

Voted to increase the Gatekeeper's salary $100.

Attest [AJG?] Secy