Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 16 Pembroke Square Boston, September 20, 1869

Frank Hodgkinson Esq. Agent & Trustee

Dear Sir,

Your communication to the Board of Trustees respecting the charge for porterage was duly presented at the last meeting by Mr Rand, and was referred to the Committee of Finance with full power, which committee have considered the matter, and directed me to inform you that they cannot see the validity of the charge, and they are of opinion that it should not be paid.

I am

Respectfully yours,

A.J. Coolidge Secretary

Sept 30 [18]69

Mr W^m D. Merrill, 13 Grand St Jersey City N.J.

Dear Sir,

I enclose a bill for work on your lot which I find has been standing nearly four years, & which you would have rec^d long since if your residence had been known.

I have just learned your residence also that Mr Holman & wife, Newton, Mrs Merrill's sisters -- are with you. I am rather glad therefore to take this opportunity to send to you, as we like to have our distant proprietors remember the care of their lots as well as those who live nearer, and if you will advise with them and let them communicate to us upon their return, your wishes, we

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