1886-10-07 Letter: Sod Under Trees, 2014.020.010-002

[in pencil: Subject: Poor sod under Trees.]

MEMORANDUM.

F. GELDOWSKY, FURNITURE EAST CAMBRIDGE, MASS., Oct. 7^th 1886.

TO Mr. J. W. Lovering Supt. Mt. Auburn Cemetery

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Dear Sir:

Your favor of the 6^threceived with bills, as requested, for which please accept my thanks.

I am very glad to learn that one of the trees is to be removed; hope it may be the one on the side where the new tablets have been placed.

I do not wish to seem too persistent in this matter, but would ask if it is not possible to remove the two.

As you visited the lot, you could not fail to see the condition of the grass in front, caused by the dense shade. I shall be obliged to newly sod the entire front

this fall or next spring, but do not care to go to the Expense if the cause of the decay cannot be removed. It was only three years ago that I went through the same work, and now it is worse off than before, because of growth of trees. May I also ask if there is any way by which the lot may be rid of the squirrels which infest it, having burrowed into it in numerous places? I presume the removal of the trees would in a measure obviate this difficulty, as they would probably seek more shady quarters.

Please pardon me for annoying you so much, but it is difficult for me to call and see you during your office hours, hence am obliged to write. I called last eve. but was too late to find you. Awaiting your reply. I am,

Yours very truly

John L. Blake