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Bids for the stamped envelope contract unsealed by Marshall Jewell

09/18/1874

Marshall Jewell unsealed seven bids for the stamped envelope contract with the US post office department.



Cornerstone laid at Cathedral of St. Joseph

09/13/1874

Cornerstone laid at Cathedral of Saint Joseph.



Francis McFarland's condition worsens

09/10/1874

According to reports, Francis McFarland’s illness had become “dangerous.”



The postmaster general rejected all bids for the stamped envelope contract and reopened the bidding process

08/20/1874

According to a report filed today, James W. Marshall ordered that all three bids for the contract to produce stamped envelopes be rejected and that the bidding process be re-opened.



Postmaster general unseals bids for the stamped envelope contract

08/14/1874

James W. Marshall opened the bids that had been submitted for the contract with the US Post Office Department to produce stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers.



Francis McFarland reported to have stomach cancer

06/27/1874

The Hartford Times reported that Francis McFarland had a “cancerous affection of the stomach”.



Francis McFarland was back in Hartford

06/25/1874

According to the Courant, Francis McFarland was back in Hartford today, having previously returned from Virginia Springs.



Joseph Twichell notified that he had been elected a trustee of Yale College

06/24/1874

Yale College sent a telegram to Joseph Twichell informing him that the corporation of Yale College had elected him as a trustee.



Francis McFarland was taking the waters in Virginia Springs

06/02/1874

Francis McFarland was at Virginia Springs recovering his health.



Ground broken on new residence for Francis McFarland

05/11/1874

Ground was broken on a new residence for Francis McFarland.




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