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in the bill, as it is constantly increasing in value, 

 although, perhaps, inijjcrceptil^ly. Before long it will 

 be wanted, being the first to come into the mai'ket; nor 

 would I sell a lot on Glenroad to-day, one mill less than 

 fifty cents per foot. You must be aware that the front- 

 age of this property is very extensive, running a long 

 distance on Walnut avenue, bordering both sides of 

 Glenroad and RavensAvood Park circle. 



I5()lh of these roads were constructed with much care 

 and at great expense. These tAventy-two lots were 

 handsomely laid out thirty years ago, in ordor to im- 

 prove this charming estate, and to gain access to it by 

 carj-iage; both avenues, however are private ways. 



The frontage of this whole property is now 5,814: feet 

 and G inches, bordered by thrifty elms, and l^esides the 

 excellent qualities of this estate as already stated, it has 

 upon its surface domes of stone and granite, that will 

 become more and more valuable in future years, and 

 aftei- these are sold and taken away the land will still 

 be left, not much diminished in value. 



Is it a fail" and honorable transaction for the city of 

 Boston to take from me this valuable property Avithout 

 the assurance of a full and ample compensation? Why 

 should I be deprived of my present or i:)rospective for- 

 tune to secure the indulgence of a luxury to the citizens 

 of Boston? I regard these valuable estates as being 

 fully worth the amount of my claims as rendered. 



Respectfully yours, 



Samuel E. Sawyek. 



