The Courant re-printed an article by the Washington correspondent of the New York Republic describing George Reay’s effort to claim the stamped envelope contract with the post office department because Plimpton Manufacturing Company had violated the terms of the contract.

The US Post Office Department received the duly executed contract for providing stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers from the Plimpton Manufacturing Company today.

The Courant reported that the Plimpton Manufacturing Company had leased extra space and secured extra equipment as they ramped up to start production on stamped envelopes.

According to the Courant, the Springfield Republican reported that the Morgan Envelope Company was understood to be interested in carrying out the stamped envelope contract with the Plimpton Manufacturing Company.

The Plimpton Manufacturing Company received a telegram from E. W. Barber informing them that Marshall Jewell had awarded them the contract for stamped envelopes.

A. D. Hazen arrived in Springfield, MA, on a trip to inspect the manufacturing capabilities of bidders on the stamped envelope contract with the US post office department.

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

Cornerstone laid at Cathedral of Saint Joseph.

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

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.