Stationery to be Procured for Winthrop Sargent

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Memorandum of Statio -nary [illegible] from the Secy of State 1 September 1790 Memorandum of Stationary to be procured for Winthrop Sargeant Esqr. Governor of the Mississippi Territory, for the use of that Government. [checkmark]Folio writing paper of the ordinary size..6 reams. Letter paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.do. [checkmark]Quills . . . . . . 300@3.2.do@2. 500. [checkmark]Penknives 6. [checkmark]Wafers of the common size for letters 1 lb. do. .of the diameter of 1 1/4 inch 1500. Black sand 2. [checkmark for two lines] Wrapping or cartridge paper for covering} packets of the large folio size 2.reams. Ivory paper folders 2. [illegible, ends ounce] 1/2 pint [checkmark]Black lead pencils 2 doz. Blank books of the good demi paper for records} 6. 18 inpencil] [pencil note; 3 of 5 [?]..3 of 6 quire] 6. [pencil marks 15 18] do .. of the smaller (foolscap 5.[pencil mark 33] [pencil mark 3 of 3 quire 3 of 4 quire] [checkmark]Papers of Ink powder . . . . . . 12. [checkmark]Tape red - for tying papers 20 pieces [pencil notation; 9 12 above pieces, pencil 21 below [checkmark]Sealing wax 2 lbs. [pencil notation: Order book folio 126] Received from the Secretary of State 1 September 1790

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Type

Document

Description

Memorandum of stationery to be procured for Winthrop Sargent, Governor of the Mississippi Territory, for the use of that government. (Lists the sundry types of stationery required and the amount needed of each.)

Date

09/01/1798

Document number

1798090190001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Timothy Pickering
Governor Winthrop Sargeant

Notable locations

Mississippi Territory

Notable items

paper
folio writing paper
letter paper
quills
penknives
wafers
black sand
sand
cartridge papers for covering
ivory paper folders
pounce
black lead pencils
pencils
blank books
ink powder
red tape
sealing wax