Mount Auburn Cemetery

Boston March 24, 1862

E.L. Childs Esq. Washington D.C.

Dear Sir,

I have just sent a line to Mr [Nahura?] Capen who is said to be in Washington, respecting the Larkin lot in Mt Auburn. Lest my note should not find him there, I will say that I have an appliciation to know the least sum the lot will be sold for (if still for sale) with the fund of $400 applied to both lots - 1806 & 1807. I think you named $500, and when I last saw you, I think you said the whole matter should be left in Mr Capen's hands.

The person inquiring, I believe, is a man of means, and will await your reply.

Very respy yours,

A.J. Coolidge

Boston April 16, 1862

Thos. C. Bacon Esq.

Dear Sir,

The Committee on Lots have considered your application to know for what sum this Corporation will assume the perpetual care of your lot and tomb; and have instructed me to notify you that they are ready to contract for the same on payment of the sum of ($400) four hundred dollars.

Ready to serve you & am

Very respy. yours

A.J. Coolidge Secretary Prop^rs Mt Auburn

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