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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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Story Statue.

W.W. Story Esqr on the subject of his statue of Mr Justice Story which is stated to be ready for shipment. It was then Voted. that Mr Curtis be a committee with full powers to agree with Mr Story as to extending the time of the importation of said statue and also as to the disposition of it on its arrival for public exhibition, provided that the final acceptance of the Statue be reserved to the Trustees.

Lawn Avenue.

Voted. That the recorded vote of the last meeting in relation to Lawn Avenue be amended by striking out the words "to them five to seven" lots so that the authority may be given thereby to sell all lots on or near Lawn avenue, at the rates mentioned in that vote.

Pyrola Path.

The Committee on extending Pyrola Path, - reported that it was expedient; - and in favor of the extension. Accepted.

Well near Yarrow Path

The Committee on the proposed well &c. on Spruce Avenue, near Yarrow Path, reported that it was expedient, and that the Corporation will subscribe twenty five dollars, if lot owners will subscribe the rest of the requisite sum for this purpose. - Report accepted and vote passed in conformity therewith

Privies near Gate.

The same Committee, to whom the subject was referred, also reported that it was inexpedient to erect privies near the Gate.

Nuisances in the grounds.

Mr Bangs was appointed a Committee to have all nuisances removed forthwith at the expense of the Corporation.

Stone Farm.

Messrs Little & Bangs were appointed a Committee to decide what shall be done with the Stone Farm to report at a future meeting

Assistant Superintendent

Voted. That Mr Bangs be a committee of one to confer with Mr Howe on the propriety of appointing an assistant to the superintendent, and to report to this Board.

Voted. That when this meeting adjourns it shall be to meet at this place on this day week at 12 M.

Fountain Path

Voted. That a new path be made around Meadow

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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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Sept 13 [187]3

Before the Fence can be painted or other work done on Lot 2108 Yarrow Path a permit must be obtained and left at the Supt. office at Gate in accordance with the By-Laws of this Corporation -

The permit can be obtained at 16 Pemberton Square Boston of the Secretary

J.W. Lovering Sup^t

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Sept. 13 [187]3.

Henry Sayles Esq. 5 Pemberton Sq. Boston

Dear Sir,

The Gatekeeper, who sold you your lot #4286 says he mentioned $125. as the estimated price of grading & sodding, setting posts, and cutting number, and after looking over the items I think the price charged is only a fair amount for the work done.

Respectfully James W. Lovering Supt. J.E.C.

Sept 15 [187]3

Bradley N. Cummings Esq. P.O. Box 1606 Boston

Dear Sir

The gardener says Lots 694 & 695 Yarrow Path both need Top dressing, please sign and return us the enclosed cards if you wish this done.

Respectfully James W. Lovering Supt. J.E.C.