Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-08
ARMY HATS AND TRIMMINGS.
OFFICE OF ARMY CLorHINs AND EQuIPAoK,
PHILADELPHIA, June a, 1853. {

PHILADELPHIA, June q, 1853.
Sealed PROPOSES VIII be received at this ONCE
next, for furnishing; by contract, the following
ces, deliverable at the United States Army Depot.
lGso Hats of best quality black ieitl very lightly
sIhened. of six different 81 yes. The Dimensions Of
oval fiat head IA inches long. u inch curve bflm
the bsst Japanned leather 5 inches deep. sewed TO-
bpt not through the har, double row OF stitching
Of the brln. The material to he composed of 81
ounces Of prime Russian Hare. ou nee Of best
backs carrated double brim and double squares.
The sclaen,ng Of the best Campbell she!sc IN solu-
l6,NO Eagles, 20 Turreted Castles.
1000 Crossed Sabres, 500 She'll and Flame,
l,0O Trumpets, 4-5oO Crossed Cannon.
s,oOo Bugles, 1880 Numbers.
Also, 1850 Black Ostrich Gathers.
I65O0 do. vulture do
l6,Jbo Bands or Cords, of worsted (colors to suit
twice around the hat and three lines throug slide
of sane material, with tassei at each end not less
The above mentioned articles must conform in al
respects with the sealed standard patterns this
office, " here they can be examined aud where Any
additional information will be furnished.
TO prevent any misunderstanding in regard to the
qualify o the hat and Trimmings IL desirable that
bidders furn samples thereof: showing the quail
ty lntended by their proposals. These sample hats
may he of grades of hnenes1, mot than
three, the proposal Stating at what price they will
agree to furnish each or either kind which may be
Deliveries 10 commences as soon as possible. t'ne
third of the number must be delivered on before
the 18th day of August, one third on before the
18th day of September, and the remaining one third
before tn 18th day of October sooner, n
the option of the contractor.
Two more sufficient securities will be required
OF contractors the Names ad reBs, and pons b
ty of whom, with the ack no " Led mcnts of said
persons that they W I'LL be such security will see
that good and sufficient security be furnished in
contract Is obtained, will be transmitted with the
| proposal.
It is to be distinctly understood by every person
lol,ta a pf Is
farsble without the consent of proper authority and
that any sale assignment or transfer of it. without
such consent having been obtained Except under a
process of law, will be regarded as an abandonment
of the ntract, and the 1tracfOr and his securl
ties will b. held ble for all loss damage to
the United States which may arise from said abfn-
donment.
| Tine privilege reserved by the United States OF
inc easing from third to half the quantityIof
tractor one months notice of such desired
| Payments will be made on q tch delivery. Ten pei
cent of the amount of each will be retained until the
contract shall be completed, which will be forfeited
to the United States in case of any defalcatOn on
the part of the contractor in fulfilling the contract
| Bids will be received from manufacturers reg
ular de,lers only the ltlces proposed to be fur
| nished, and none will be considered in which the
manufacturers' or dealers place of business is moi
| specially set forth.
and will be endors ID ID Proposals for Furnishing
| CHARLES THOMAS,
| Colonel A. q. M. General U. :. Army.