1854-08_BrownProposalLandWestofCem-p1_2021_004_020

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Mount Auburn Cemetery

The undersigned, to whom was referred the communication
of William Brown, dated Cambridge Augt 4. 1854 respecting
the purchase of lot of land lying west of the Cemetery grounds
and adjoining the same, containing 6 3/4 Acres, less 7425 feet taken
off by the Rail Road, have attended to the duty assigned us

Cambridge Augt 4 1854

Dear Sir

Since I saw you I have seen the
Person who I suppose has the seling of the lot
by Mt. Auburn and understand by him that the
lot contained at first 5 3/4 acres, afterward, one
acre was added making 6 3/4 acres, when the
railroad went through, it cut of 7425 ft, his price
is $1600 per acre or $10,500 for the lot, that
is the best he would say for it, and he seemed
quite indifereant at that, and think no doubt
it wil bring it.

A Person living near the Street, has said that the
Bishop, intends to purchase that spot of ground,
whether this is so you will judge

Respectfully yours
William Brown