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two persons are jointly purchasers of a lot in fact, though the title is in the name of one only, as required by the Charter and standing rules of the Corporation.

Lot 1408.

One the written petitions of James M Burgess and Deborah Burgess, it was Voted. That the Trustees accept the surrender of a deed of lot no. 1408. dated July 17, 1847, to William G. Burgess, that being the name of a person then deceased, and that said deed be canceled, and that the Treasurer and Secretary issue a new deed of said lot to the said Deborah Burgess as prayed for in said petition.

Ticket to Parish Treasurer. Lot 103.

The petition of S. Packard in relation to lot no 103, that a ticket, may issue to the Treasurer, and his successors of the Second Society of Universalists in Boston, and that the lot be represented by him, was referred to Isaac Parker with full powers. Said lot is owned by that Society.

Lot 1424. Representative of.

Voted. That in accordance with the application of the children and heirs of Nathan Rice, deceased, late proprietor of lot no 1424 in the Cemetery, Nathan P. Rice, the oldest son, now residing in Boston, be designated for the time being to represent said lot, and vote at the meetings of this Corporation, receiving a ticket of admission in that capacity, until the further action of this board.

Superintendents workmen not to be called from regular duties.

A letter from the Superintendent was read, requesting that the men under his charge should^^not be called away from the regular round of duties under his direction to work upon the operations prosecuted in connection with the so called well house, near the gate.

Voted that his request be granted, And by common consent, agree that Mr Howe's letter be referred to the

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The Treasurer has also in his hands belonging to the fund for Repairs:

15 Shares Atlas Bank	___	1.470.
16 " [Shares] Fitchburg Railroad	___	1.641.
10 " [Shares] Western " [Railroad]	___	1.002.50
City of Boston Scrip $3.000 cost	3.009.00	___
Less for Story Statue	651.95__	2.357.05
Massachusetts 5 perct Scrip	2.000.--	1.959.73
Cash uninvested	___	583.43 =	$9.013.71

The unappropriated portion of Story Statue Fund
Consists of City Scrip, as above	651.95
Balance due from Corporation	343.23
___	___	995.18

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The Treasurer has also received for acct. of the Fund for Repairs, which is kept distinct from the other funds of the Corporation as follows: _

From the Execr of the will of the late Elizabeth Williams	___
Principal	1.000. }	___
interest on same	151. }	1.151.--
From Jas. M. Burgess income to be Expanded on lot of Deborah Burgess	___	100
" [From] Execrs of the will of the late Henry H. Fuller	___	200
" [From] income of the investment of this fund	___	381
___	___	___	$1.832__

Balance due from this Fund Decr 31. 1854	103.57
He has paid to the Supt for sums Expended on lots provided for by the Fund	161
" to G.W. Johnson for painting fence around Kirkland More.	4.__
For $1.000 Massachusetts 5 perct Scrip	980
Leaving in hands of Treasurer.	583.43
___	___	1.832__

Boston Dec^r 31. 1855 Geo. W^m Bond. Treas^r.

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Lot 1408

James M. Burgess of Boston son of late Deborah Burgess to represent her lot no. 1408.

[Lot] 1430

Edward J. Baker ^^{of Dorchester} brother & Trustee, to represent the lot of late Walter Baker no. 1430. _

[Lot] 1442

Franklin Winship of Brighton son of late Francis Winship to represent his lot no. 1442 _

[Lot] 1462

Ja^s C. Wild of Boston son-in-law of late Catherine Gibbs to represent her lot no. 1462.

[Lot] 1474

Samuel Slocumb of E. Cambridge Guardian of minor children of late Mary L. Stone to represent her lot no. 1474.

[Lot] 1486

Sam^l P. Langmaid of Charlestown son of late Rachel Langmaid to represent her lot no. 1486.

[Lot] 1526

Henry Carter of Boston, son-in law of late Adin Hall to represent his lot no. 1526.

[Lot] 1560

Nancy R. Bowman of Cambridge, widow of late Dexter Bowman to represent his lot no. 1560. _

[Lot] 1608

Mercy S. Wesson of Charlestown widow of late John Wesson to represent his lot no. 1608. _

[Lot] 1621

Jacob Thaxter of Boston son of late Jacob Thaxter to represent his lot no. 1621.