Mount Auburn Cemetery

Boston, Feby. 13. 1862

J. C. Bacon Esq

Dear Sir,

In compliance with your request, I send you the accompanying blank form for dona tion for the perpetual care of a lot in Mount Auburn.

In order to ascertain ^^for what sum the Corporation will contract with you for said purpose, a survey will have to made of this lot by the Superintendent, and its condition and character reported to the Com^ee on Lots, who must determine the sum requisite for the purpose.-

If you wish me to have these preliminaries attended to at any time, send me word, and I will put the matter in train for you. There is no expense, except of the sum given & the usual fee for recording.

Very resp.y yours

A.J. Coolidge, Sec.y

Boston, Feby. 13. 1862

R.S. Wade Esq.

Dear Sir,

The claim which you desired me to present to the Com^ee on Lots for land paid for by you at the full price, but not enclosed in your lot, I laid before them last month, in a written statement. I have just received the decision of the Com^ee, which is adverse to your claim.-

You can see the papers in the case, if you will call upon me; and if any injustice has been done you in stating the facts, I doubt not there will be an open ear to your own view. If you are still aggrieved, I suppose an appeal to the Board is your right; if you think it practicable.

I have only to say, that I have endeavored to give the Com^ee a correct statement of the facts, and with fairness to you.

Yours resp.y

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y Mt Au.

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