Copying Book: Secretary's Letters, 1860 (page 447)

Apr. 20^th [18]69

Mrs S.A. Post

Dear Madam,

I am sorry for
the brevity of your communication
in reply to mine respecting the Pelby
lot. I must suppose either that
Mrs Hague is indifferent to the
matter, or regards me as soliciting
some favor -- which is certainly
not so. If Mrs H. disclaims all
connection with and ownership
in the tomb, it is very proper to
say so, and if her sister does the
same, the Trustees will then under-
stand what course to pursue.
They will order the tomb closed
and regard everyone as barred
from exercising any authority in
regard to it. But if, on the
other hand, Mrs Hague desires
to retain her interest in and right
over the lot, I think she should
answer more particularly the
questions I asked. She has
indeed signed the paper sent, but
has not indicated her wishes
in case Mrs Roby refuses.
But I first wish to know
where Mrs Roby is, before
I can ascertain whether she
refuses. You say -- "the last
she knew of her, she was living
at her daughter's in Portland Maine".
What is her daughter's name -- to
whom married, if a married
woman. I must be able to address
some one, particularly in so large
a place.

Now, although this is not my duty,
I am willing to assist so far as you
desire.

Respectfully yours

A.J. Coolidge

Did W^m R. Pelby die before
his father?

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