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W. Story to execute a statue of the late Judge (his father) in marble: and the Committee submitted to the Trustees the papers in relation to the same. Voted. that the report be accepted, and that the contract referred to be placed in the hands of the Treasurer, the correspondence and other papers to remain on the Secretary's files.

Lot. 67.

The application of Sarah H. Oliver widow and ex- ecutrix of Henry J. Oliver late of Brookline, or Rox- bury, was presented to the meeting. Said applica- tion set forth that said Henry died being the pro- prietor of lot 67. on Holly Path, but, having in his last will made no specific devise thereof, that said lot passed under the residuary clause which gave to the said Sarah the management during her life of such residuary property: she therefore requested the Trustees to designate her as the person entitled to represent said lot and to receive a ticket of admission into the Cemetery - Thereupon Voted. that the re- quest be granted. and that Mrs Oliver be desig- nated. and be entitled to a ticket, accordingly

Bowditch Statue.

Whereas the Trustees of the subscribers to the Statue of the late Dr Bowditch have paid the customary price for the land on which the Statue now stands therefore. Voted. that the land included within the exterior side of the fence around said Statue be and the same is hereby appropriated and dedicated forever to the use and purpose of sus- taining and protecting the said Statue.

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quest to another lot no. 1697. by a codicil. She had applied to the Secretary to have the sum reduced to $1000, and made an appointment to alter her will on a certain day in September last, on which day she died of apoplexy. The subject was referred to Mr Curtis and the Secretary.

Stated meetings _ of the Trustees.

That hereafter a stated meeting of this ^^Board be holden at this place, at 12 o'clock M. on the first Tuesday of every month.

Lot 983. Representative of.

That in accordance with the application of George E. Silsby, of Bradford, the only son of the late Enoch Silsby, proprietor of lot no. 983. in the Cemetery Mrs Emma S. Proctor of Roxbury, the only daughter resident near Mount Auburn, be designated for the time being to represent said lot, and vote at the meetings of the Corporation, receiving a ticket of admission in that capacity, until the further action of this board.

Lot. 651. Representative of.

Voted. That in accordance with the application of the children and heirs of the late William Faxon, proprietor of lot no 651, in the Cemetery, Mrs. Charlotte N. Caldwell, wife of William Caldwell, and the oldest daughter of said Faxon, be desig nated for the time being to represent said lot, and vote at the meetings of the Corporation, receiving a ticket of admission in that capacity, until the further action of this board.

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#2640-S

Jan. 3, 1889.

Miss Emma F. Cary, Cambridge.

Dear Madam:-

Your note is received. I have looked up the matter of the charge for raising and resodding the grave of Miss Lyman, and have abated the charge.

Respectfully yours,

Supt.

#4666-S

Jan. 3, 1889.

Mrs. Mary E. Homer, Roxbury.

Dear Madam:-

The charge on enclosed bill is not for work to stone marked Charles, it is for resetting and pointing the bronze tablet marked Thos. J. Homer as directed in the written order now on file here.

Respectfully yours,

Supt.

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#1518-S

Jan. 12, 1889.

S. R. Jones, Esq., #47 Woodbine St., Roxbury.

Dear Sir: -

The fence on the lot standing in the name of the heirs of James L. Jones is in a rusty and unsightly condition, and the lot and its surroundings would be improved by removing it. Will you authorize me to do this recut the posts at the corners, fill up and sod over the other post holes and cut the number of the lot, without expense to you except the old material.

Respectfully yours,

Supt.

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Jan. 24 [188]9

Mrs. Mary E. Homer Roxbury Mass.

Dear Madam:

The old standing order for care of lots is very much defaced. Will you kindly sign enclosed order and return to me.

Yours Resp'y

J.W. Lovering Sup't. per F.A.B.

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Jan, 25, 1889.

H.B. Mackintosh, Esq., Treasurer.

Dear Sir:-

In our catalogue there is a note against lot #1719- Emerson, "ornamental ground 52 feet, not paid for". Can you please tell me if this is so?

Respectfully yours,

Supt.