Copying Book: Secretary's Letters, 1860 (page 430)

Sept^r 18 [18]68

Edw^d Crane Esq.

Dear Sir,

Among the accounts
due to this Corporation which have
come into my hands from the late
Treasurer, for collection, is one against
you, amounting to five hundred
fifteen 33/100 dollars ($515.33) for work
done on your lot last year. --

I am informed that the pay-
ment of this bill has been repeatedly
demanded of you, and which
demand I now repeat, but, for
this time only.

I send herewith the account of
the same.

Respectfully yours,

A.J. Coolidge
Treas^r

September 25^th [18]68

J.C. Johnson Esq

Dear Sir,

I have been to
Mount Auburn and inquired about
your bill. I learn that the
work was done at a reasonable
price -- in fact low. The confidential
estimates of what later will cost made
beforehand amount to nothing, & I think
we all learn to regard them of about
as much value, as a carpenter's es-
timate in his head for what a house
will cost --

I have credited the four posts, $8.
Upon reflection, the work has been done
five months, & I desire you to pay
before you leave for the week.

Respectfully yours

A.J. Coolidge Treas^r

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