Copying Book: Secretary's Letters, 1860 (page 069)

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Indeed, I doubt whether any one could be found
who would take said title.

Advising with Mr Hall, we have both come
to the conclusion that it will save time to send
you the necessary papers to be executed there
and returned by the first mail, and leave will
be obtained, doubtless, at the first court that sits
after the return of the same to him.- If there should
ever be occasion to appoint a guardian in New Orleans,
(I understand there is none now,) the proceeds can be
passed over to him. Until then it will be the duty
of the person appointed to hold the funds, and use
them for the benefit of you and your family according
to his best discretion, as you perceive the petition to
sell is for the purpose of maintenance and not
investment. If this course meets your approval,
please insert the correct name ^^{of the children} (if not correct now) in
the paper marked 1, and fill out the dates of birth, as
directed at the top - day, month, & year. We did not know
exactly how many of the children are over 14. Those over 14,
can and must nominate their own guardian. You perceive
a blank for that purpose below Mr Hall's signature.
Write in the names of those above 14, after the words - "Personally
appeared the above-named", and have them acknowledge the same
before a magistrate. Sign your own name at the bottom,
and that paper is complete.

Turn to the bottom of 2^d page of paper, no 2, and sign your
name there, and the work is done. Return the documents to Mr Hall
or me, as he shall direct.

Very respy. yours

A.J. Coolidge
Sec.y Mt. Auburn

In paper no. 2, I will write in the names of the children after its return to me. I shall be able
to write them correctly, from your giving them correctly in paper no 1.