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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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quest to another lot no. 1697. by a codicil. She had applied to the Secretary to have the sum reduced to $1000, and made an appointment to alter her will on a certain day in September last, on which day she died of apoplexy. The subject was referred to Mr Curtis and the Secretary.

Stated meetings _ of the Trustees.

That hereafter a stated meeting of this ^^Board be holden at this place, at 12 o'clock M. on the first Tuesday of every month.

Lot 983. Representative of.

That in accordance with the application of George E. Silsby, of Bradford, the only son of the late Enoch Silsby, proprietor of lot no. 983. in the Cemetery Mrs Emma S. Proctor of Roxbury, the only daughter resident near Mount Auburn, be designated for the time being to represent said lot, and vote at the meetings of the Corporation, receiving a ticket of admission in that capacity, until the further action of this board.

Lot. 651. Representative of.

Voted. That in accordance with the application of the children and heirs of the late William Faxon, proprietor of lot no 651, in the Cemetery, Mrs. Charlotte N. Caldwell, wife of William Caldwell, and the oldest daughter of said Faxon, be desig nated for the time being to represent said lot, and vote at the meetings of the Corporation, receiving a ticket of admission in that capacity, until the further action of this board.

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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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Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn. Trial Balance for 1852.

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Trial Balance. 1853.