Mount Auburn Cemetery

Octo. 14 [186]5

J.H. Jenks Esq

My dear Sir,

I have seen Mr Markham today, & he has since spent an hour or more time with me in looking over the plan. He seems very favorably disposed -- wishes to avoid all personal feeling, and will go out at once to see what he can find to suit the case. I think he is very gentlemanly in his disposition, and will do what you desire, if he can see his way clear.

You shall hear from me again as soon as I can report progress.

Very Resp.y yours

A.J. Coolidge

Octo. 16, [186]5

Alex. Wilson Esq

Dear Sir,

Lot no. 3609 which is in the rear of 1650 on Spruce Avenue, was reported as sold to you on the 2^d of September last.

The lot contains 102 square feet at 75 cts per foot, which makes $76.50 for the land, to which is added $2 for the deed, making $78.50. & which is always payable within five days from the bargaining for the lot. --

I dont know what arrangements you made with the Superintendent about grading, but that always constitutes a separate bill.

All bills payable to Geo. W^m Bond, Treas^r 167 Congress St

Respectfully yours

A.J. Coolidge

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April 9^th [186]6

Capt D.L. Winsor

Dear Sir,

I send you the permits for work up to this date, in favor of Joseph Fox -- Patrick O' Brien -- & Eben^r Weeman. --

I also enclose a letter which was lying on the table when you were here, but I was so busy as to forget it, and you do not appear to have noticed it.

Mr M. B. Markham, prop^r of the little lot next to John H. Jenks, writes me today that he has been again to Mount Auburn, and found a lot on Indian Ridge, which he likes, next to 334 (Geo Hills) and opposite 417 (Sarah B. Fearing).

He judged it to contain about 150 feet. Upon looking at our large plan, I don't see any other lot on the N.W. side of 334 not separated by a space of 200 feet or so. --

I therefore wish you to inform me how it is. If he asks this where you can lay out large lots, of course he can't have it. If it is between lots, then please say whether there is any objection to letting him have it. If not, I will write Mr Jenks.

Truly yours

A.J. Coolidge

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