Copying Book: Secretary's Letters, 1860 (page 053)

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situated near the Tower Hill and occupying a portion of
what is called Harvard Hill is encircled by
Amaranth Path; and contained 5.226 square feet.
It contains the monuments of Pres. Kirkland, John
Hooker Ashman, and quite a number of mon-
uments of students, and is and must continue
to be a spot hallowed in the memories of
many. Unfortunately, however, no permanent
bounds were ever erected, as the ground
slopes to the path which is narrow, in time the
visible outlines of the lot have become difficult
to find. At the request of the Treas^rat the time men-
tioned, our Sup^t put down some small stakes
with a view of showing as nearly as could be, the former
location of this lot. These I found partly remaining when
I viewed the spot with the surveyors in December last;
but as the matter had been left in the partially ar-
ranged state referred to above, it was useless for
us to attempt anything, until we could ascertain what
your Corporation will do in the matter.

The result is- we have a plan of great beauty
and accuracy, as yet without this lot being indicated.

Will you please bring this matter before the Corporation,
and have such action taken as will vest in you this
power, if need be, to do what is requisite when Spring
opens. I think, if you would enclose the lot with
a neat granite edgestone, it would add greatly to its beauty
and permanance.

I am very resp.y yours A.J Coolidge
Sec.y