Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Feby. 3 1864

Dr Renton

Dear Sir,

What progress, if any, do you make in the matter of lots numbered 1349, 1350, &c. on Oxalis Path, in the Cemetery. When we last met, (it being also the first time) I believe you proposed to go forward, & ascertain and adjust the difficulty - not doubting that such a result could be attained. I shall be happy to learn of that result.

Yours very resp.y

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y Mt. A.C.

Feby. 18. 1864

Dear Sir,

In July 1862, you reported the condition of lot 497, Willow Av^e, belonging to the estate of the late Israel Lombard, with a view to the acceptance of a bequest in his will. As the lot has undergone extensive repairs since then, will you please report on it again, as the parties now wish to finish the arrangement.

Please also report upon lot of late Benj. Fiske, no 203, Central Av^e - and return to me this week, as they have a family meeting next week, and wish to place our proposition before the heirs.

Will you have the enclosed memo. handed to Edward Safford?

Truly yours

A.J. Coolidge

Capt. D.L. Winsor Supt Mt Auburn

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Feby. 1, 1864

Jeremy Drake Esq

Dear Sir,

I have conferred with the Committee on Lots about the matter inquired about, and they are willing to accept the $300 and allow you to pay the bill of $30 as estimated by the Sup^t for the present repair of the lot. - So I will be ready at any time to attend to the execution of the papers which I herewith send for your signature.

The money will be payable to the Treasurer, - Geo. W^m Bond, 167 Congress St. --

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

Feby. 20 1864

I send the supt's reports upon lot 203 owned by heirs of Benj. Fiske, and of 497, by heirs of Israel Lombard, in both of which cases the parties wish the estimate of Com^eeon Lots for contracts for perpetual repair. -

Mr Lombard left $300 by his will for the repair of his lot, but did not explain perpetual repair: but the Trustees of his estate desire the guaranty.

Very resp.y

A.J. Coolidge Sec.y

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Feby. 26 1864

Nathan Blanchard Esq^r Ex^or Estate of Benj. Fiske,

Dear Sir,

At the request of Mr B. Fiske, I have caused a report to be made upon lot no 203 in our Cemetery belonging to the late Mr Fiske's estate, and have obtained the estimate of the Com^ee on Lots for what sum the Corporation will guarantee the perpetual repair of said lot, - which is $500. -

You will understand, of course, this does not prevent the heirs from paying [to?] the amt. named in the will, without requiring the guaranty, if they prefer to take that course. In the one case the repair fund alone is held responsible; in the other the whole property of the Corporation, if the particular fund fails.

Very respy,

A.J. Coolidge, Sec.y

Feby. 26 1864

Messrs Israel Whitney Emory Washburn D.B. Lombard Ex^ors

Gentlemen,

The Com^eeon Lots in our Cemetery have authorized me to notify you that the Corporation will assume the perpetual repair, under the guaranty contract, of lot no. 497 in the Cemetery, belonging to the estate of the late Israel Lombard for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500).

Very respy Your Ob^t Serv^t

A. J. Coolidge Sec.y

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Octo. 15 [18]69

J.M. Fiske Esq

Dear Sir,

The report of the Sup^t on lot no 203 -- heirs of Benj. Fiske -- has been laid before the Com^ee on Lots. The Sup^t reports that the lot front of the monument is much sunken, and needs raising & resodding: that the cost of repairing, painting fence, cleaning marble &c will be about $49.00 -- The Corporation does not accept a lot for perpetual care without requiring it first to be put in proper condition.

The Com^ee have authorized me to notify you that, when the lot shall have so been put in order, the Corporation will guarantee the perpetual repair of the same for four hundred and fifty dollars. ($450). --

I took the opportunity to look at the lot the other day when out, and from its prominent situation it seems to me of great importance that its perpetuity should be secured. I earnestly hope that you may find it practicable to do so.

Yours truly

A.J. Coolidge

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