Mount Auburn Cemetery

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May 27^th [188]2

Alex M^cDonald Esq

Dear Sir

M^r Rod^k Richardson has written me in regard to a foundation which he stated was wrongly built, and I replied that it was built as ordered. He then wrote me that he signed the order in blank^^{at your office} and that he did not put on the diagram showing where the foundation was to be built, & requested me to setle with you, as the mistake was between us.

I built the foundation exactly where they were ordered and if they are wrong I am ready to move them when I am paid for it.

It will cost $3.⁰⁰ to move the foundation and I will have this done whenever you send me an order to do it at your Expense.

Yrs truly J.W. Lovering Supt.

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May 27^th [188]2

Rod^k Richardson Esq

Dear Sir

Yours of the 26^th rec'd. When your order was rec'd by me, it had on the back the diagram which I copied on to the blank sent you, and if you did not put it there, it must have been done by M^r M^cDonald or his assistants I have notified him I was ready to move the foundation at his expense.

I am ready, always to promptly correct all my sure mistakes, but I think you should not hold me responsible for his. (over)

Yrs very truly J.W. Lovering Supt

Your postal to me some weeks ago only states that you proposed to have M^r M^cDonald erect some headstone (you do not say where or at whose graves) and repair the monument.