War Date Document Signed

(1832-87) Born in Lodi, N.Y., he graduated in the West Point class of 1856. Commissioned brevet 2nd lieutenant, 10th U.S. Infantry, July 1, 1856; promoted to 2nd lieutenant, 1st U.S. Infantry, July 31, 1856; 1st lieutenant, May 10, 1861; captain & asst. quartermaster, Aug. 3, 1861; lieutenant colonel & quartermaster, July 22, 1862; colonel & quartermaster, Aug. 2, 1864; brevet brigadier general, Mar. 13, 1865.

War Date Document Signed

7 3/4 x 9 3/4, imprinted lettersheet, filled out in ink.

Army Clothing and Equipage Office,
Philadelphia, Oct. 10th, 1864

Messrs. Adolph & Keen,
62 North 2nd St.

Being the lowest bidder in proposals opened this day, you are authorized to furnish at the Schy'll Arsenal, one hundred thousand (100,000) uniform hats as follows: 4,873/2s, 12,923/3s, 16,123/4s, 6,233/5s and 2,062/6s; and the remaining 57,786 to be regular proportion of sizes, at two dollars and thirty nine ($2.39) cents each, this being the price mentioned in your bid. To be Army standard in every respect, and subject to inspection. Delivered at the rate of one thousand per day commencing in 15 days, with your name stamped in each hat. Your first delivery to be of first proportion of sizes mentioned in this award. Agreement & Bond will be sent for signature and execution.

Respectfully yr. obt. sevt.
Herman Biggs
Colonel Q.M. Dept. U.S.A.

Light wear and age toning. Very fine. Nice large, bold signature of Biggs. Very desirable document awarding a military contract to make hats for the U.S. Army during the Civil War.