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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 May 3. 1853.

Pursuant to notices issued in the usual manner, the Trustees met at the office of C.P. Curtis Esqr on Tuesday May 3. at 11 1/2 o'clock A.M. Present Messrs Crockett, Bigelow, Read, Tisdale, Kuhn, Parker and Gould.

The record of the last meeting was read and approved.

Ponds. draining & Cleansing.

The President made an oral report on the construction of a drain from Forest into Meadow Pond, and that the latter pond had been in a great degree cleansed by the removal of the mud. (written report afterwards place on file)

No Gate. nearer to the Fitchburg R R Branch Station.

A communication from the superintendent of the Fitchburg Rail Road was read, requesting that a gate may be opened nearer to the Station House of the Watertown Branch Rail Road at Mount Auburn. Voted, that the petitioner have leave to withdraw.

Chapel repairs of.

Voted. That the Committee on the tower be instructed to make inquiries and report to the trustees on the expediency of removing and replacing such portions of the Chapel as are found to be defective in material or construction.

Tomb lot applied for

An application from Frederick W. Tracy for leave to build an underground tomb or catacombs on the extreme Southern side, between Walnut and the outer avenue, was referred to the Committee on Lots with full powers to act within the present laws and regulations of the Cemetery.

Paving of Gutters.

The Committee on the tower, were also ordered to take in charge the subject of paving gutters on the avenues or paths.

Sec.y to issue tickets to Joint Purchasers -

Voted. That the Secretary be authorized to issue more than one ticket, upon one lot, where he is satisfied that

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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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Cambridge May 1. 1889.

O.M. Wenthworth Esq. Boston

Dear Sir:-

The foundation in lot #742 Yarrow path, Gilbert proprietor, is completed.

Respectfully yours,

Sup't.

Messrs. Bowker, Torrey & Co. Boston, Mass.

Dear Sirs:-

The foundation in lot #1526 Honeysuckle Path, Hall proprietor, is completed.

Respectfully yours,

Sup't.

S

May 1, 1889.

Messrs. R. Rose & Son, Cambridge.

Dear Sirs:-

Please deliver about 600 sq. ft. of sods at lot #2293 Elm ave. (near the front gate), 850 ft on Fir ave near the end of Eglantine path, 750 ft lot #230 Walnut ave (near Harebell path, 750 ft. at lot 2883 Oak ave and 800 near the cart shed where the last were delivered.

Respectfully yours,

Supt.

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9 June [187]3

M^s W.B. Johnson

Dear Madam

The cost of painting the Fence around Lot #702 Walnut Av will be $6.00/100 (say six dollars). As regards soddings over whatever part of your Lot is necessary I would ^^advise you not to have it ^^done till fall as it is too late in the season, the expense thereof w^d be from four to five dollars. Subject ot your order in the fall I shall be happy to have the sodding attended to.

Yours respectfully Jas W. Lovering Supt Per A. C.