The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26
PROPOSALS FOR MAIL BAGS.
Posr OHHIoE DEPARrnENr.

wAsHINaToS, d. O., April IA 1855
SEALED PROPOSALS. will be received at this Depart
meat until nine O'Clock the 4h day Of June next
for furnishing during the period Of year. from and
following kind q Mali Bags as may from time 70 time
be required and ITr Srd \ sy g VIZ a
OF sire No. sk asS.s u .Ssth *
eumsreneei Of sIs No. q Al Inches 10 length and IS
inches IN circumference Of sire No. s. SO inches in
The sacks Of siIs No. are to be made OF elo.eiy-
woven jute canvas, weighing not less than sixteen
Of The warp 70 be each doubled and twisted, sss to
q ven 4 nci me ,Ro.s q The warp weigh one ounce
Tho sacks Of sIs No. 2ars 10 be made Of uts canvas
weighing not less than eleven ounces to the yard
inehs, width; the warp and wen TO be nearly above
The sacks Of sire No are to be made Of thinner jute
to the yard, Of lsIf Iucbes width.
Those OF sizes No and No: are to be made with
sunSsnt number Of eyelst hoes-st least Ten 10 he
former and eight to the lAtter-are to be we'll wroug
and they are each to be provided with good and sun
Client hemp cord 70 lace and tie them thoroughly and
strongly Unless seamless, they are to be made with
two seams, secured eash with two Of sewing. All
are to be marked inside and outside DATED States
Mail, " In large and distinct letters.
Any proposed improvement that may be desirable in
ton, or in the matter q Consumption, will eohsdsrcd
relatively to price In deciding the lowest and best bid
No proposal will Be considered n not accompanied
materials and workmanship Of each size Of the sacks
bid for and also written guaranty from the persons
proposed as suTeties (whOte responsibility must be
tiled by the postmaster Of the place where they resided
that they will become responsible on bond Tor
the due performances OF the contract In such pro-
posal be accepted. ~.
The sacks contracted for are 10 be delivered at the sx
pense Of the contractor at Boston, New York. PhllAdsl
phia, Baltimore, and Washington D. c. In such guam
titles aud at such times as may be ordered.
The estimated quantity required will probably not
exceed thirty thousand sacks including all SiIss but
the Postmaster General will the right order
and receive less than such quantity during the
term Of the contrast the wants and Interests OF the
service may seem to him to demand.
The specimens must be delivered at this Depart eut
on or before the 9TH day Of June next aud every ons
submitted should bs wen aud distinctly marked with
the number denong lite siIe, aud have attached 10 II
sample Of the cloth canvas (ix inehes squared Of
which Il Is made. sueh with safety and oonye.
nence be used In the service will be paid for al the
prices specified In the proposals relating thereto.
decision on the bids will be made on or before the
9th day OF June next and the accepted bidder will be
required to euer into contract, with bond and
security, on or before the LIST day OF July, 1855,
SS- The proposals should be transmitted in sealed
envelope, and endorsed Proposals for Mail BARs and
be addressed to "The Second Assistant Cen
eral, Contract once, Washington, D: @. =
W. DsNNIsoN
apl4'w4w 'osimsster General.