The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-01
PROPOSALS FOR ENVELOPING PAPER AND
PACKING TWINE.

l. received at this Department, until 3oclock on Sa,
turday, the 18th day of July next for furnishing for
one year. and 10 be continued for four years at the
discretion Of the Postmaster General from that date
enveoping paper for the of the Post Offices n
the United States TO be delivered free Of charge to
the Department, at the cities of Boston New York
Washington City, Charleston, s. c., Mobile, Ala
New Orleans, Memphis, Ten, Cincinnati Ohio, De-
troit, Mich, and st. Louis, Mo-, as follows, viz
Al the Post Office, Boston, Mass.
600 reams buff developing paper, 90 by 25 inches
calendared on both sides, weighing not less than %
pounds to the ream, and with but one broken out
side quire to the ream.
$50 reams buff enyelopng paper % by % inches,
calendered on both sides, weighing not less than 80
pounds to the ream and with but one broken or out
side qure to the ream.
At The Post Office, NeaO York City.
1850 reams buff enveloping paper, 90 by 25 inch
es, as above.
425 reams buff enveoping paper, % by % inches,
above.
AT the Post Office Department, Washington
City.
$50 reams buff cnveloping paper, 20 by 25 inches,
as above.
100 reams buff enveloping paper, % by % inches,
as above.
Al the Post Office, Charleston, s. c.
300 reams buff envelopng paper 20 by 25 inches,
as above.
50 reams buff envelopins paper, % by % inches,
as above.
At The Post Office, Mobile, Alabama.
100 rcams buff enveloprDg paper, 20 by 25 inches,
25 reams buff enveloping paper, % by % inches,
as above
Al the Post Office, NetD Orleans, Louisiana.
1870 reams buff enveoping paper, 20 by 25 inches
as above.
30 reams buff enveloping paper, % by % inches,
as above
At the Post Office, Memphis, Tennessee.
900 reans buff enyeloping paper, 20 by 25 inches,
60 reams buff envclopng paper p by % inche.
above
Al the Post Office, Cincinnati, Ohio.
$50 reams buff envcloping paper, 30 by 25 incbe.
as above.
60 reams buff enyelopng paper, % by % inches
as above.
Al The Post Office, Detroit, Michigan.
200 reams buff enyeloPing paper, % by 25 inches
as above.
% reams buff enveOping paper, % by % nche,
as above.
Al The Post Office, 81. Louis, No.
300 reams buff enyeloping paper 20 by 25 inchc,
as above.
30 reams buff envelopng paper, % by % inches as
above.
Separate proposals must be, made for the quaint.
ties required at each depot, and every proposal must
be accompanied by sample Of not less than half q
quire Of each kind Of paper, by which the deliveries
will be regulated under the Inspection Of the resi-
dent Postmasters, and such other agents as the De
partment may designate
The right is reserved Of rejecting any bid which
may be considered extrayagant, although il NAV be
the lowest
Put one price should be named for each kind of
paper, and but one sample Of each furnished.
Each proposal must be accompanied by sufficient
evidence Of the ability Of the proposer 10 comply
with the terms Of his proposal
The successful bidder will be required 20 enter
into contract, with surety, in strict compliance
with the provision Of law to which bidders are re.
ferred.
The quantities named for the several depots must
be delivered, fourth part by the FIRST day OF Ser
Thereafter, in equal proport ons. Payments will be
made quarterly, on evidence OF delivery from the
Postmssters, or other agents Of the Department
Should larger quantities be needed at either of The
depots contractors will be required TO supply them
at the same prices.
Proposals should be addressed to the " Second As
sstsnt Postmaster General" and marked Propo-
sails for Developing Paper"
srsLrD Proposals will also be received at the same
time and in the same manner, for furnishing the fol-
lowing quantities Of Nine thread Cotton Packing Trim,
in half pound balls viz
At The Post Office, Boston, 1000 pounds