Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-19
PROPOSALS. FOR MAIL-BAGs.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 10, 1884.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until O'Clock, q. m, the 22d day Of Noysn-
her next, for furnishing, during the period non
the 't day Of peSsneer iss. 70 fhs sh q JSns
MAiLDAGs as may from time to time be required
and ordered, to wit;
IA inches in length and 50 inches In circumfsrsnoeD
OF size No. 2l1T inches in length and - inches In
cireumferenceO sad OF size No. (t2 inches In
length and % inches 10 circumferenee.)
The sacks OF size No. are to be make Of close
ly.woven Jute Canvas, weighing not less than -
ounces 70 the yard Of nk i1ehes n widshi ne
and to weigh one ounce TO about nfty ynras, and
OF tho filling or weft II not like those Of the warp,
The sacks Of size No. are 70 BE- msds Of lutte
Canvas, weighing not less than II ounces TO the
yard OF FAX inches width the warp and wen W
The sacks OF size No. . are to be made Of thinner
Jute Canvas, weighing not less than ~ ounces 70
the yard Of lsH inches width.
tAbling or hem at the top two inches wide, upon
which sufneient number Of eyelet holes-At Least
we'll wrought and they are each to be provided
with good and sufficient hemp cord 70 lace and
tie them thoroughly and strongly. Unless seam
less they are to be made with two seams, secured,
| each with two rows OF sewing, All are 70 DO
| marked, inside and outside, "p. y. MAIL" In
ANY proposed Improvement that may be dssr-
able In the quality OF materials or manner OF con
ntruetion will be considered, relatively 70 price,
No proposal will be considered II not aseonpa
MED with specimens showing the eenstruetion and
| quality OF materials and workmanship OF each
siEc OF the sacks bid fori and also written guar
anty from the persons proposed As sureties (Whoss
| responsibility must be certified by the postmaster
OF the place where they resde) that they will bo-
come responsible, on sufficient bond, for the due
performance OF the contract In case suah proposal
| be accepted.
All the sacks contracted for are to be delivered
At the expense OF the contractor, at Boston, New
| York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washin6ton,
D. c., In such quantities and at such times - may
| be ordered. -
| The estimated quantity required will probably
| not exceed thirty thousand sacks, Including all
sizes but the Postm General will reserve the
right to order and reooive more or less than such
| quantity, during the term OF the contract - the
| wants and interests OF the service may seem 70
him to demand.
| The specimens must be delivered at this Depart
| ment on or before the 22d of November NEXT and
| every one submitted should be well and distinctly
| marked with the number denotinG Its size, and
have attached to II sample OF the cloth or canvas
| six inches square) Of which IL IL made. such ~
can, with safety and convenience, be used In the
| the proposals relating thereto.
| A decision on the bids will be made on or before
the 21d OF November next, and the accepted bidder
will be required to enter into contract, with sun.
client bond and security, on or before the ISL OF
December, 1854.
| This proposal should be transmitted 10 . sealed
| envelope, endorsed proposals. for Mail BAks,"
| and be addressed to THE Second Assistant Post'
master General, Contract oriee, Wa.hinston, D.
! CO W. DENNISoN,
oeis.wIt Postmaster General.