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back again to Corp'n Sept. 27 [18]50.

Two Designs for Iron doors prepared in 1872 by Mr. G. J. F. Bryant, the original Architect of the Tomb, are enclosed in the Portfolio; one of cast, one of plate or boiler iron.

A very light and airy door^ ^{of wrought iron} was prepared for the Forest Hills Rec'g Tomb, by Messrs. Smith & Savitt, You will find a note of their estimate that they could duplicate that door for $1000.00.

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June 2, 4 [1864]

Capt. D. L. Winsor

Dear Sir,

Mr Henry O. How- ard, one of the heirs of the lot of late Abraham Howard 331. Alder Path, wishes to purchase the land in the rear of both lots - 331 & 332 - as an addition to said lots, if he can arrange with the other heirs, which he will know in a few days. In the meantime, please not sell it, if you have a call for it, without letting me know.

Please attend to the enclosed note of W^m F. Matchatt.

P. S. Also report on lots 331 & 332 in reference to guaranty for perpetual repairs.--

Yours truly

A. J. Coolidge

June 2, 4 [1864]

Dear Sir,

A Special Committee of the Trustees of this Corporation who are charged with a final disposition of the matter pending between the Granite Railway Company and this Corporation, on account of the facade for Catacomb Tombs, will hold a meeting on Saturday Morning, 4th next, at 9 o'clock at this office; and desire that you will be present with any papers that you may have relating to the contract.

Truly yours

A. J. Coolidge Secretary

G. J. F. Bryant Esq

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Resignation of A. Apple, Gardener-

resigning his place as Gardener, was read and referred to the Committee on Grounds.

Roof over vestibule at Gate.

A communication was also received from the Superintendent, recommending that, as the awning which had been placed over the vestibule between the Gateway and the Keeper's Lodge was an insufficient protection against sun and rain, something of a more substantial character be placed there _ was read and referred to the President and Mr Cheever to get estimates of the cost of a suitable roof, both of stone, and of wood, and report thereon.

The meeting was then adjourned. Attest Austin J. Coolidge Secretary.

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Trustees Jan:y 7, 1861.

The regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was held Monday January 7, 1861. at 10 o'clock a.m.

There were present the President, Messrs Andrews, Cheever, Curtis, Rand and Read. _

The record of the last meeting was read.

Bill of Architect for plans of new Rec^g Tomb _

The President presented the bill of G. J. F. Bryant amounting to $250. ~ for drawing plans &c for Receiving Tomb.

Voted that the Treasurer be authorized to pay the same upon the approval

Proprietors of Mt. Auburn Cemetery To Gridley J. F. Bryant Dr.

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