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would have been this week removed to the Cemetery and set out there if the cold weather had not so suddenly come upon us yesterday. At present it is probable that they cannot be removed till next spring.

Lot. 401. Hayes bequest.

Mr. Curtis from the Committee on the bequest by H. M. Hayes, late of New York, proprietor of lot no 401. reported that the bequest of one thousand dollars given by the last will of said Hayes be accepted by the Corporation.

Voted. to accept the report, and also the legacy.

J. Richardson claims

On motion of Mr. Curtis. voted; that the application of Jeffrey Richardson as to locating lots and tomb rights on Lawn Avenue, be referred to the President with full powers.

Statuary

Mr Crockett moved to reconsider the vote of Sept 4, 1854, by which an appropriation was made for the purchase of three marble statues. Seconded by Mr Parker. Yeas, two. Nays, five. Lost.

Soon after this vote, it being one o'clock, Messrs Crockett and Parker were compelled to leave to meet other engagements. At about this time Mr Gould joined the meeting.

The subject of Statuary was further discussed, and the following votes unanimously passed by the members of the Board now present.

Statue of John Winthrop

Voted. That the President, be instructed and authorized in the name and behalf of this Corporation to contract with a suitable artist. to be selected by him for a statue of John Winthrop in marble, the cost of which shall not exceed five-thousand dollars.

List of Lots to be kept in repair

Lots Kept in Repair up to October. 1864