CB03_0378

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Nov. 5 [187]3

G.W. Thompson Esq

Dear Sir

The treasurer has send
me a letter from you in regard to
the charges on your lot, which certainly
do seem a little too high.

The regular price for care of the lot would
be $5 - for top dressing $4 and
for plants in vases & care $8 in all
$17; so if you will enclose me
your bill I will send you a corrected
one. I am sorry any overcharge should
occur. Two order for plants were given &
it was supposed that there were plants beside
there in the vases. I find however there are
not.

I would suggest to you that your plants

Nov. 5 [1873]

Geo. Chickering Esq

Dear Sir

I can put you [in?]
a substantial covering of wood, for
your monument for $75 & perhaps
little less. The covering to be made
planed boards, well matched, & brac[e?]
and with a sloping roof. The w[ood?]
to be fastened by screws where ne[eded?]
for convenience in putting up & ta[?]
down, and to be painted outside [?]
a single coat inside). This cover
has no window, and I do not think
it necessary. The sides would be br[?]
with soft wood against the monume[nt]
to prevent any injury as far as pos[?]
from the wind. I think this superior to c[?]