The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-22
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosAIs FOR STAMPED ENVELOPES AND
i WRAPPERS.
PosT OFF1CE DEPARTMENT, |

IOSTO DEFAhTMENit I
January 10, 1sT0l
The stamped Envelopes and ',Newspaper Wrap.
pers" which this Department may require during
period of four years, commencing 1st of July,
Wv ''-'' STAMPED ENVELOPES.
No. ]. Note size, 2JS by ~ inches Of white
No. q Ordinary letter size, 1.16 by 59s
inches, Of white, buf, canary, or cream
colored paper, or in such proportion OF either as
No 3. Full letter size (ungummed on nap, for
circulars, "a by bN inches, Of the same colors as
No. 2, and under like condition as to the proper
No 4. Full letter size, 81 by 81 inches, of same
colors as No. 2 ana under like condition as to the
proportion of each.
No 8 Extra letter size tungummed on Zap, for
circulars), 81 by 6A inches, OF same colors as No
O. and under like condition as to the proportion Of
each.
colors as No 2, and under like condition as to the
proportion of each
cOlors as NO. 2, and under like conatlon to the
no No 5. Extra ofclal size a. by o,5 inches, of
~ 'ii' piOPiNS NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS,
6% by 9% inches, OF bun or MANILA paper
All the above envelopes and wrappers to be en-
bossed with postage stamps Of such denominations,
styles and colors, and to bear such printing the
face, and to be made in the most thorough manner,
OF paper OF approved quality, manufactured specially
for the purpose, with such water marks or other de;
vices to prevent imitation as the POstmasterGenera
may direct
The envelopes to be thoroughly and perfectly
gummed, the cumming on the flap of each except
for crcuars to be put on not less than half an inch
in width the entire length. The wrappers to be
gummed not less than three-fourthS OF an inch In
width across the end.
All envelopes and wrappers must be banded in
oi or sac acSGT in n9 sTs e
than two hundred and fifty of the letter or extra
letter size, and one hundred each Of the olIl-
cia or extra official size, separately. The news
paper wrappers to be packed in boxes to contain
not less than two hundred and fifty each. The
boxes are to be wrapped and sealed, or securely
fastened in strong MANILA paper, so as to safely
bear transportation by mail Tor delivery 10
lopes required to ill the order Of postmaster,
the straw or pasteboard boxes containing the
same must be packed in strong wooden cases,
but when less than two thousand are required,
proper labels of direction, to be furnished by an
agent OF the Department. must be placed upon each
package by the contractor. Wooden cases, con-
tanning envelopes or wrappers to be transported
by water routes, must be provided with suitable
water-proohng. The whole to be done under
the inspection and direction of an agent Of the
Department.
The envelopes and wrappers must be furnished
and delivered with all reasonable despatch. complete
in all respects, ready for use, and in such quantities
as may be required to I'LL the daily orders OF post
masters the deliveries to be made either at the Post
| Onlce Department Washington d. G., or at the
office OF an agent duly authorized to inspect and
ceive the same; the place of delivery to be at the
| option of the Postmaster General, and the cost OF
| delivering as well as all expense of packing ad-
| the CONTRACTOR
Bidders are notified that the Department will re-
quire, condition Of the contract that the en-
velOpes and wrappers shall be manufactured and
stored in such manner as to ensure security against
loss by fire or theft The mandatory must at all
times be subject to the inspection Of an agent or the
| Department, who will require the stipuations OF the
| contract to be faithfully observed.
| The dies for embcssng the postage stamps on the
| envelopes and wrappers are to be executed to the
style, and they are to be provided, renewed, and
kept order at the expense OF the contractor. The
for any stamps, or denominations OF stamps not
| used, and any changes OF dies or colors shall be
| made without extra charge.
| Specimens OF the stamped envelopes and wrap
pers row in use may be seen at any of the principal
post Offices but these specimens are not to be re-
gardeu the style and quality liked by the depart
| ment as a standard for the new contract bidders
| are therefore invited to submit samples OF other
| and different qualities and styles, including the
| paper proposed as well the manufactured en-
| velopes, wrappers and boxes, and make their bids
| accordingly
| The contract will be awarded to the bidder whose
| proposal, although it be not the lowest, is con-
sldered most advantageous to the Department,
taking into account the prices, quality OF the sam
| pies, Workmanship, and the suilclency and
ability OF the bidder TO manufacture and deliver the
| envelopes and wrappers in accordance with the
| terms OF this advertisement: and no proposal will
| be considered unless accompanied by a sufficient
| and satisfactory guarantee. The Postmaster Gene
raj also the right to reject any and all bids
If III his judgment the interests of the Government
| require it.
Before closing a contract the successful bidder
| may be required to prepare new dies and submi
| impressions thereof. The USE OF THE PRESENT DIES
| MAY OR MAY NOT BE CONTINUED.
Bonds, with approved ana sufficient sureties, II
the OF 5000, 600, will be required for the faithful
| performance of the contract, as required by thu
seventeenth section OF the act Of Congress- approved
the 26th OF August, lS42, and payments under saiC
contract will be made quarterly, after proper ad
jusment OF accounts.
The Postmaster General reserves to himself tn,
right to annu the contract whenever the same, o.
any part thereof is offered for sale for the purpos
OF speculation; and under no circumstances will
transfer Of the contract be allowed or sanctioned
to any party who shall be, in the opinion OF th
Postmaster General less able to fulfill the condi
tons thereof than the original contractor. Th
| right is also reserved to annul the contract for
failure to perform faithfully any OF its stpulations
The number OF envelopes OF different Sizes and o
wrappers issued to Postmasters during the fiscal yea
| No, l. Note size-1,l 600.
No. 2. Ordinary letter size; mot heretofor
usedl
No. 8. Full letter size, (ungummed, for circulars
| -4,l50,O00.
No. l. Full letter size-67 ,s67bOO.
No. D. Extra letter size, (uDgummed, for circulars
| -84s, 900.
| No g. Extra letter size-4 20, 800.
| No. Z. Ofiicial size-604, $50
| No. g. Extra official size-1TO0.
| Wrappers-5 b96, $50.
| Bids should be securely enveloped and sealed
marked "Proposals for Stamped Envelopes AM
| Wrappers" and addressed to the Third Assistan
Postmaster General, Post ONCE Department, Wash
JOHN A. j. CRESWELL.
| Ill eodtM1 Postmaster General
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