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the matter. The subject was recommitted to Messrs Gould and Read.

Iron Safe. for use of the Secretary _

The Secretary reported the purchase of a large safe by a committee of one, J.J. Dixwell, for the preservation of his records. It is in his office, at 46 Washington St, The safe was stated to be one of Messrs Edwards & Holman's make - styled Improved Salamander Safe. Mr Curtis suggested doubts of its sufficiency to withstand fire, and the subject was recommitted to the President and Secretary for examination on this front.

S. Newall's Claim.

A letter from Mr Samuel Newell was read, asking the gift of a lot in the Cemetery, in consideration of his long continued services in making up the accounts at the Cemetery. Doubts were expressed, and the whole matter was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs Crockett & Little with full powers.

E.W. Williams Legacy. Petition from her Executor.

A petition from D. Watson Jr. Executor of Elizabeth Watson Williams' last will, was presented. It was accompanied by affidavits and other papers showing that the testatrix had determined to reduce a legacy in her will, to this Corporation from $2000 to $1000. to secure the perpetual repair of her lot number 1697, on Spruce Avenue. The sum of $2000. had formerly been fixed by the trustees, at her own request, for another lot, no. 233 -- on Walnut Avenue. (see p.160.1 of these records,) and she had transferred the be-

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Trustees. March 2. 1852.

Pursuant to notices issued in the usual manner the regular monthly meeting of the Trustees was held at Mr C.P. Curtis office, on Tuesday, March 2^nd at 12 M. Present Messrs Bigelow, Crockett, Curtis, Parker and Read.

The record of the last meeting was read & approved.

E.W. Williams Legacy.

The committee on the petition of D. Watson Jr. Executor of the will of the late Elizabeth W. Williams (see p.225). reported the following preamble and votes as proper to be adopted under the circumstances.

Whereas it has been made to appear to this Board that Mrs Elizabeth W Williams at the time of her death was about to reduce a legacy in her will to this Corporation, from two thousand to one thousand dollars, wishing this Corportion in consideration of the latter sum to accept a devise of her lot, number 1697 on Spruce Avenue, and contract to keep the same in perpetual repair in its present condition as mentioned in her will: and whereas in the opinion of this board the sum of one thousand dollars is amply sufficient for the purposes there named.

Voted. That upon receiving notice of a valid devise of lot numbered 1697, by which the title to the same shall revest in this corporation, and upon the receipt at the same time of the sum of one thousand dol lars from the Executor of Mistress Elizabeth W. Williams last will and testament this Corporation will accept in said devise and the bequest of one thousand dollars and from and after that time keep the said lot in good repair in its present condition forever: provided

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by the Treasurer and placed in the Cemetery be approved.

Lot 376.

Voted. That Mr Crockett be a committee of one to confer with Mr Pierce about the condition of a tomb on lot no 376. near Forest Pond, owned by said Pierce

Pyrola Path Bellwort Path

On motion of Mr Bangs. Voted. That a committee of three be appointed with authority to extend Pyrola Path from Orange to Walnut Avenue; also Bellwort Path from Orange to Walnut Avenue.

Messrs Bigelow Bangs & Gould were appointed to constitute said committee.

Well near Yarrow Path

Also Voted. That the same committee consider the expediency of constructing a well with a pump on Spruce Avenue near where Yarrow Path intersects it.

Privies near Gate

Also Voted. That the same committee consider the expediency of erecting privies near the Gate.

Side Gate.

Voted. That Mr Bangs be a committee of one with power to take such steps as he shall see fit to prevent improper entrances into the Cemetery at the side gate.

Adjourned. A true record. Attest. Henry M. Parker. Secretary.

Trustees. Oct . 2. 1854.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Trustees holden October 2. 1854 there were present Messrs Bigelow, Curtis, Bangs, Gould, Little and Read. The Secretary being absent, and engaged in court. G. W. Bond was chosen Secretary pro tem.

The record of the last meeting was read and approved.

Statuary

Mr Curtis and the Secretary presented to the board their opinion that the Trustees are lawfully authorized to appropriate monies for the purchase of comemorative statues for the embellishment of the Cemetery, whereupon it was voted that the same be entered at length in the records of the Board.

Mr Curtis communicated to the trustees a letter to himself from

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Story Statue.

W.W. Story Esqr on the subject of his statue of Mr Justice Story which is stated to be ready for shipment. It was then Voted. that Mr Curtis be a committee with full powers to agree with Mr Story as to extending the time of the importation of said statue and also as to the disposition of it on its arrival for public exhibition, provided that the final acceptance of the Statue be reserved to the Trustees.

Lawn Avenue.

Voted. That the recorded vote of the last meeting in relation to Lawn Avenue be amended by striking out the words "to them five to seven" lots so that the authority may be given thereby to sell all lots on or near Lawn avenue, at the rates mentioned in that vote.

Pyrola Path.

The Committee on extending Pyrola Path, - reported that it was expedient; - and in favor of the extension. Accepted.

Well near Yarrow Path

The Committee on the proposed well &c. on Spruce Avenue, near Yarrow Path, reported that it was expedient, and that the Corporation will subscribe twenty five dollars, if lot owners will subscribe the rest of the requisite sum for this purpose. - Report accepted and vote passed in conformity therewith

Privies near Gate.

The same Committee, to whom the subject was referred, also reported that it was inexpedient to erect privies near the Gate.

Nuisances in the grounds.

Mr Bangs was appointed a Committee to have all nuisances removed forthwith at the expense of the Corporation.

Stone Farm.

Messrs Little & Bangs were appointed a Committee to decide what shall be done with the Stone Farm to report at a future meeting

Assistant Superintendent

Voted. That Mr Bangs be a committee of one to confer with Mr Howe on the propriety of appointing an assistant to the superintendent, and to report to this Board.

Voted. That when this meeting adjourns it shall be to meet at this place on this day week at 12 M.

Fountain Path

Voted. That a new path be made around Meadow

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#2746-S

Jan. 21, 1889.

S. A. Denio, Esq., Boston.

Dear Sir:-

The sum needed for the perpetual care of your lot, including the sod and the cleaning but not the renewal of the monument and without plants or myrtle will be $350.00. For the two myrtle graves $50.00 will be needed, and if the cleaning but not the renewal of the two marble headstones is included $50.00 more will be required. If you propose to have the usual quantity of plants in the North border only, an additional sum of $100.00 will be needed, or if you wish to have the usual number of plants in the North and East borders, that is the border on Eagle ave. as well as that on Spruce ave., the additional amount needed will be $200.00. This provides for the amount of mixed plants that are usually set in such borders, but of course the planting can be made more elaborate if you care to go to the expense.

To recapitulate, the amounts are as under:

Supt.