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Lots with full power to act in the matter.

Single interments -

Mr Howe, the Superintendent was authorized to allow the interment of ____ Hildreth and wife in one grave on Lotin Saint John's lot if he thinks proper at a less than full price.

Gratuity to Gatekeeper

Voted. That in consideration of the long and faithful services of Mr Jon. Hyde, the gate keeper, he may select a small lot to be deeded to him without any charge.

Adjourned. to meet at the same time and place on this day fortnight - viz. August 23^rd at 12. M - A true record. Attest Henry M. Parker. Secretary -

Pursuant to adjournment the Trustees met at the office of C.P. Curtis Esqr. August 23^rd at noon. Present Messrs Bigelow - Crockett, C.P. Curtis Gould and J.J. Dixwell.

The committees on the exchange of lands and the modifications of the fence made verbal reports, and the subjects were discussed at length, and without any formal action postponed to the next meeting.

Lot 1030.

the Secretary presented a letter from J.E. Williams Executor of the late P.W. Warren, notifying the Corporation of a bequest of $100. on condition that the corporation keep in good order and repair forever his lot no. 1030. in the Cemetery. Thereupon Voted. That the legacy be declined, so far as it is accompanied by a condition by which this Corporation will be bound to keep the said lot in perpetual repair, but that this Corporation is now ready to receive the same in trust to apply the income thereof to the purpose named according to established

March 16^th [18]69

C.H. Drew Esq

Dear Sir,

I think Mr Hildreth will not say that Mr Bassett applied to him for $9,000. Today is the first any such request has been made to me. I have agreed however to ask the Committee further, and am willing to abide by their decision.

If they are unwilling to increase the sum, I shall hold Mr Bassett responsible for the bargain made with his agent, and to some extent with me, by Mr Bassett. I am to reply to Mr Hildreth by 5 p.m. if possible. I do not wish to make Mr B. any trouble, but I confess I don't like this feature of the affair. I also stated to Mr Hildreth that I had but $8,000 to loan on mortgage, & , he tells me that Mr Bassett said in his application to him -- he wanted "eight or nine thousand", and never before today that he must have $9,000. --

The Commissioner's valuation & the City valuation are $10,000. The estate I am told was sold to Mr Pitman for $13,000, and even if it were worth $20,000, I am not pleased with what seems to me an alteration of the [proposal?] after the terms had been agreed upon by his agent.

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y & Treas^r

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