The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-14
PROPOSALS.
pROPOoALs FOR MAIL BAGs.
Posr OFF1or DEpARrMrNr
WARRINGTON, ID. U., April ~, 1860.


WAsHIEGToN, ID. a., April IL 1866
Sealed Proposals viii be received at this Depart
mSnt nSIt Until O'clock A. M the 4th day of June
from and alter the first day o. July, 1896 such
quantities ol the following Eind of Mail Bags az
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JU1E CANVAS MAIL SACKS,
OF size No. l. 43 inches length and 62 inches In
clieumierence; OF s1ze No. 2. ii inches in length
hhI SO inches in cIrcumieronce; OF sze No. g. %
ihShes me- IN length and 38 inches in circumference.
@ ane SUCKS OF size No. are to be make of closely
woven woven lute canvas, weighing not less than sixteen
ounces 3, 70 the yard, of 8li inches in width the
~ VI ene warp 10 be each uOubleu and twisted,
% %ahu 40 welgh one ounce 10 about fifty yards ana of
sne nhng , or Welt II not like those Of the warp, to
WSlgn One ounce TO about eghty-flve yards
Inc SACKS OF size No are TO be made o. lutte can
vas, Weighlnng NOT le's than even ounces to the
Ssarv a. abnyc Snss width the warp and welt to bo
The sacks OF s'ze No are TO be made of thinner
J Jute canvas weighing not less than four and half
Those Of sizes NO. and No are % be made with
iablng or hem at the top two inches wide upon
ten to the former and eight to the latierare to be
well wrought and they are each TO be proyided
with good and sufficient homp cord TO lace and
tie them thoroughly aud strongly. Unless Seamless
they are to be made with two seams secured each
with two rows Of sewing All are TO be marked in
side ano outside United states Mail " in large and
distinct letters =
ANY pro- osed improvement that may be dos rap'e
IN the quality of materials whether of jute flax or
cotton. OF IN manner of construction, will be con-
sideed relatively to price IN deciding the lowest and
No proposal will be considered If not accompanied
with specimens showing the construction and duality
oil materials and workmanship of each size Of the
SACKS BID Tor, and also written guarantee from the
persons proposed sureties (whose responsibility
must must be certified by the postmaster Of the place
where they resde) that they will become responsible
on sufficient bonds for the due performance of the
contract IN case such PROPOSAL be accepted.
The sacks co ntIacted for are to be delivered at
the expense of the contractor, at Boston, New York
fhladelpha, Baltimore, and Washington, ID c..
ordered. ' ~
lhe estimated quantity required will probably not
exceed tmI thousand sacks, including all Sizes but
the Postmaster.Genera will reserve the right to
Oruer ana receive more or less than such quantity,
during the term of the contract as the wants and
interests OF the service may to him to demand
The specimens must be delivered at tins Depart-
ment on or before the 4th day of June 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 fsx
inches square OF which 1t is made Such as can with
safety and convenience be used in the service will be
paid lor at the prices specified in The proposals reat
ing thereto.
A decision on the bids will be made on or before
the 9th day OF June next, and the accepted bidder
VIII be required to enter into contract, with suffi-
cent bond and security on or before the 1st day of
July, 1866 ~ -
The proposals should be transmitted in a sealed
envelope, and endorsed Proposals for Mail Bags
and be addressed to The secOnd Assistant POsmas-
ler-General, Contract Office, Washington, ID c."
w. DENNISON
4lomot Postmaster GeneTal.