Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-09
PRoPosALs.
GOVERNMENT SALE OF WHISKY,

H.. 'H...H OFFICH DEPOT C0hhishARr,
... PoRrprss MosRos, Va, Sept. q, 1885. :.
will be received by the undersigned At this Depot,
until u clock, M, on the 18th DAY OF oCro'
BRR, 1885 Tor the sale Of one Thousand seven hun
dred and fifteen p,7lb) barrels Of whisky more
or less "a follows I tol No. l. ,u..
'Consirtipg of ten hundred and sixty-seyen
Qyoe7) barrels Of Reetihed whisky, Originally
inspected in April, May, and June, 1894, and Jan,
uary, 1885, containing about forty two thousand
three handred and forty Ave ~, $40 gallons; ;
Proposals for ten pO) barrels and upwards, Of
this Lot, viii be received
Consisting Of four hundred and sixty (4eCl bar
rels Of pure Copper. distilled and Superior Bour-
bon whisky, originally inspected In February,
1885, containing about eighteen .n thousand -FOUR
Proposals for Eve (5) barrels and upwards. Of
this Lot, will be recsiyed.
Consisting Of one hundred and twenty Clzol
barrels Of pure Rye whiskey, originally In
spected in February, 1855, containing about four
thousand eight hundred l,sool gallons.
Proposals for three (D barrels, and upwards
Of this Lot will be T TNt Ne
Consisting Of sixty three 1897 barrels OF pure
Old Rye Whisky, originally inspected In feb-
ruary, 1885, containing about two thousand nVe
Proposals for two (SJ barrels, and upwards, Of
this Lot will be received.
Lor No. o.
Consisting Of Ave (5) barrels Of pure Old Bour-
containing about one hundred and sixty three
Proposals for one ~ barrel, and upwards, Of
this Lot will be receiyed.
The Whisky was originally selected with great
care, and is all pure and Of prime quality. The
Rectined was designed for issue to the troops In
the field, and the Bourbon and Rye for sales 70
Officers, and are equal, II not superior, to any
ll.Lt d, Ia III all "a
gagged within the present month, and Is In ex-
cellent order, packages being Of the best quality
Samples Of the Whisky can be seen and blank
Proposals obtained at the 0fices OF the following
named Officers OF the Subsistence Department,
viz:
Colonel H. =. CLARKE, A. D. c., IA. CO.
BTsyst Bris.dlsr General THos WILSON, C.
Major GEORGE BELL, C. s., Washington,
Captain THoa c. SULLIVAN, c. s., Rich
Captain E. D. BRIGHAM, c. g., Boston,
Captain J. B. wIGeINs, c. s., Philadelphia,
The Government reserves the right to withdraw
any or all Of the above Lots, and to reject any
proposals deemed too low.
Payment to be made In United States currency,
within ten Cl0) days after notification OF accept
ance Of bid, and prior to the delivery OF the
AguSrantee. equal to one half the amount pro-
posed for, must accompany the bid, signed by
| two (2) responsible parties.
When removing the whiskey, purchasers will
| provide their own transportation, and the Gov
eminent will load the vessels, free Of wharfage,
dockage, or labor.
Bidders are invited to be present at the open.
ing Of their proposals. Brevet Brigadier General
| Joseph Roberts, U. s. A commanding at Fortress
Monroe, Va, or some other officer Of rank, will
be present at the opening OF bids, to represent
| absentees. JAMES CURRY,
| se29. stuthst Colonel, and G. SV.