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This is the cheapest iron bridge which we could put up, and I think as the repairs to the old one cost so much, will prove cheapest in the end.

Respectfully James W. Lovering Sup^t

June 10 [187]3

Geo H. Chickering Esq.

Dr Sir,

I examined your tomb today & find that before we can put in the catacombs we must remove the arch, so that the work amounts to removing the present tomb and putting in a new one.

We are not in the habit of procurring marble or any kind of "finished stone" as the By Laws of the Corporation do no permit the Sup^t to do this.

I cannot therefore give you as reliable an estimate, but I judge that the cost of sixteen catacombs, with slate shelves & marble fronts and an improved entrance would amount to at least $3000.

Very respectfully J.W. Lovering Sup^t

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Nov. 5 [187]3

G.W. Thompson Esq

Dear Sir

The treasurer has send me a letter from you in regard to the charges on your lot, which certainly do seem a little too high.

The regular price for care of the lot would be $5 - for top dressing $4 and for plants in vases & care $8 in all $17; so if you will enclose me your bill I will send you a corrected one. I am sorry any overcharge should occur. Two order for plants were given & it was supposed that there were plants beside there in the vases. I find however there are not.

I would suggest to you that your plants

Nov. 5 [1873]

Geo. Chickering Esq

Dear Sir

I can put you [in?] a substantial covering of wood, for your monument for $75 & perhaps little less. The covering to be made planed boards, well matched, & brac[e?] and with a sloping roof. The w[ood?] to be fastened by screws where ne[eded?] for convenience in putting up & ta[?] down, and to be painted outside [?] a single coat inside). This cover has no window, and I do not think it necessary. The sides would be br[?] with soft wood against the monume[nt] to prevent any injury as far as pos[?] from the wind. I think this superior to c[?]

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Nov 11. [187]3

W^m S. Dexter Esq

Dear Sir

I send you certificates for the lots which you can exchange for the deeds. By our by-laws a passage way must be left between every two lots except by consent of trustees, which I have no doubt they will give.

I expect the brick graves will be ready for removals by next week, and as soon as they are made I will complete the lot as far as season? will allow.

Yours truly J.W. Lovering

Nov. 11 [187]3

Geo. H. Chickering Esq

Dear Sir

I have your valued favor of 10^th inst in regard to covering the monument on lot #2282 & will use every effort to have it done in the best manner. I do not however wish to be understood as assuming any risk on so valuable a price of property.

Yours truly J.W. Lovering Supt

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