Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Lot, which is I think much needed, the present Lot being too far from the gate. Two rows of graves are arranged with a path between. The usual border of six feet thus along the whole front of the lot, with an addition at the entrance, which I would propose as Ornamental Ground. The larger portion^^{to be planted} with handsome trees & shrubs and the borders sodded, with occasional flower beds.

This would give the whole lot an attractive appearance, as well as make it generally ornamental. Should this plan be adopted, would not some restricting as to fences & monuments be advisable for the general effect?

The land is readily divisible into lots of 20'x20', 20'x15' 15'x15' and 15'x10' which would I think answer any requirements as to size of lots.

The Western portion will require considerable filling, material for which can be obtained by sloping from the Eastern line of the Watriss Lot to Birch and Balsam Avenues and then sloping gently toward the S. West.

This grade will carry all surface water either toward the proposed pond on the Chant Lot or along the Watertown Branch R.R. to strike the stream which crosses M^cDonalds Land & flows back thru' the Cemetery to the River

Respectfuly J.W. Lovering