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THE CONTRACT.
Published: March 31, 1864
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT made and entered into this 12th day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, between Maj. W.H. HAYNES, Quartermaster in the service of the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America of the one part, and JOHN T. CHICHESTER, of the City of Camden, County of Anachita, State of Arkansas, of the other part. This agreement witnesseth that the said Maj. W.H. HAYNES, Quartermaster, for and on behalf of the Confederate States of America, and JOHN T. CHICHESTER, his heirs, executors and administrators, have covenanted and agreed, and by these presents do mutually covenant and agree to and with each other as follows, viz:
First -- That the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, his heirs, executors and administrators, shall supply, or cause to be supplied, for the use of the Confederate States Army on White or Arkansas Rivers, within the State of Arkansas, thirty thousand (30,000) caps of gray or blue cloth, stiff leather viziers and oil-cloth covers complete; thirty thousand (30,000) best quality cadet gray cloth army jackets, lined through the body with, good serviceable linsey, and through the sleeves with a good article of brown drilling; thirty thousand (30,000) best quality light blue cloth pants; sixty thousand (60,000) Sea Island brown cotton, or striped cotton, shirts; sixty thousand (60,000) brown drilling drawers; thirty thousand (30,000) pair best quality double-sole kip shoes, quarters five inches high, and laced in front; sixty thousand (60,000) best quality German wool socks; thirty thousand (30,000) great coats for enlisted men of the Confederate States service, of cadet gray cloth, or dark blue or black English beaver cloth, stand-up collars, double breasted, cane to reach to the elbow when the arm is extended, and to button all the way up, (buttons eighteen,) lined through the body with linsey, and through the sleeves with brown drilling; twenty thousand (20,000) pair of Gunsier or merino blankets, weighing eight pounds to the pair. Or, in lieu of the jackets, pants and great coats, materials therefor, viz: one hundred and ninety-five thousand yards 6-4 best quality heavy cadet gray cloth; seventy-eight thousand seven hundred and fifty yards heavy light blue army cloth; one hundred and fifty thousand yards best quality heavy plaid linsey; thirty thousand yards brown drilling; twelve hundred and fifty gross of brass buttons for jackets; one thousand eight hundred gross large sized brass buttons; twelve hundred and fifty gross small size brass buttons, for sleeves and capes; three thousand three hundred pounds Marshal's flax thread, assorted sizes, and eighteen great gross pant-buckles, on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, at the price of two dollars ($2) for each cap; eight dollars for each jacket; ten dollars and fifty cents for each pair of pants; one dollar and twenty-five cents for each shirt; one dollar and twenty-five cents for each pair of drawers; three dollars for each pair of shoes; thirty-seven and a half cents for each pair of socks; fifteen dollars for each great coat; eight dollars for each pair of blankets; or, in event, material is supplied in lieu of pants, jackets and great coats, it is to be at the price of two dollars and sixty-five cents for every yard of cadet gray cloth, or dark blue, or black English beaver cloth; one dollar and five cents for every yard of plaid linsey; fifteen cents for every yard of brown drilling; twenty-five cents for every gross 27 line bone pant buttons; two dollars for every gross large size brass buttons; one dollar for every gross small size brass buttons; one dollar and fifty cents for every pound of flax thread; and nine dollars for every great gross of pant buttons.
Second. -- That the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, his heirs, executors and administrators, shall supply or cause to be supplied at the points herein mentioned, the following articles of camp and garrison equipage, and Quartermasters' property, and at the price herein specified, for the use of the Confederate States Army in the Department of Trans-Mississippi, viz.: Six hundred and fifty dozen spades at fifteen dollars for every dozen; six hundred and fifty dozen Collins' axes, at eighteen dollars for every dozen; six hundred and fifty dozen large size hand hatchets, with handle complete, at eighteen dollars for every dozen; six hundred and fifty dozen army camp kettles, of heavy double plate tin or sheet iron, at fifteen dollars for every dozen; two thousand five hundred dozen army mess pans, of Heavy plate tin, at six dollars and fifty cents for every dozen; two hundred and fifty thousand yards Patapsco or Thistle Duck, at sixty cents for every yard; four thousand dozen Coates' spool thread, sizes eight to forty, at one dollar and twenty-five cents for every dozen; fifty best quality Singer's sewing machines, at one hundred dollars for every machine; and one hundred and fifty kegs of nails, assorted sizes, 6d., 8d., and 10d., at ten cents for every pound.
Third. -- That the clothing or material therefor, camp and garrison equipage, and Quartermaster's property stipulated to be furnished and delivered under this contract, shall be of first quality.
Fourth. -- That the said Maj. W.H. HAYNES, Quartermaster, or such other officers as may be appointed to act in the premises, for and in behalf of the Confederate States of America, shall receive from the said JOHN T. CHICHESTERS his heirs, executors, administrators or duly appointed agents, all or any part of the articles that may be delivered under this contract on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, and thereafter at the option of the General Commanding Department Trans-Mississippi.
Fifth. -- That the certificates or receipts of the officers or agent empowered to receive the articles delivered under this contract, shall be sufficient voucher of the quality and quantity of the articles delivered upon which payment is to be made as herein specified.
Sixth. -- It is understood and agreed that payment for all articles delivered under this contract shall be made with cotton of an average quality, at the rate of twenty-five cents for every pound, and that payment is to be made at the time and place of delivery of the artilcles.
Seventh. -- It is understood and agreed upon that the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, or his duty appointed agent shall be permitted to transport without molestation or hindrance on the part of the Confederate States Authorities all cotton paid to him or his duly authorized agents, by virtue of this contract, to any foreign part that he or his agents may select, provided the cotton is not sent to nor shipped afterwards at the City of New-Orleans, Louisiana.
Eighth. -- It is understood that all assistance that may be required by the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, or his duly appointed agents, for the purpose of protecting his property from guerrillas, and otherwise assisting in transporting it to the point or points selected for delivery, shall be given by the military authorities of the Department Trans-Mississippi, provided such assistance is not detrimental to the public service.
Ninth. -- It is understood that no member of the Senate or House of Representatives of the Confederate States, shall be admitted to any share or benefit to arise from this contract.
Tenth. -- Should any difficulty arise respecting the quality of the articles delivered under the contract, or the quantity or condition of the cotton used in payment therefor, the officer directed by the Lieutenant-General Commanding Department, to receive the articles and make payment for the same, is to appoint a disinterested person to meet one of the same description, to be appointed by the contractor or the party or parties acting for him; these two thus appointed shall have power to adjust the difficulty, but should they disagree then a third person is to be chosen by the two already appointed, the whole to act under oath, and the opinion of the majority be final in the case.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date first above written.
(Signed,) W.H. HAYNES. [seal.]
Major and Q.M.P.C.S.A.
(Signed,) JOHN T. CHICHESTER, [seal.]
"Witness:"
Signed, GEORGE A. GODDARD, Signed, N.A. JOHNSON, Signed, M. JENRIGAN.)
Appointed by command of Lieut.-Gen. SMITH.
(Signed,) W.K. BOGGS,
Brig.-Gen. and Chief of Staff.
Published: March 31, 1864
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT made and entered into this 12th day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, between Maj. W.H. HAYNES, Quartermaster in the service of the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America of the one part, and JOHN T. CHICHESTER, of the City of Camden, County of Anachita, State of Arkansas, of the other part. This agreement witnesseth that the said Maj. W.H. HAYNES, Quartermaster, for and on behalf of the Confederate States of America, and JOHN T. CHICHESTER, his heirs, executors and administrators, have covenanted and agreed, and by these presents do mutually covenant and agree to and with each other as follows, viz:
First -- That the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, his heirs, executors and administrators, shall supply, or cause to be supplied, for the use of the Confederate States Army on White or Arkansas Rivers, within the State of Arkansas, thirty thousand (30,000) caps of gray or blue cloth, stiff leather viziers and oil-cloth covers complete; thirty thousand (30,000) best quality cadet gray cloth army jackets, lined through the body with, good serviceable linsey, and through the sleeves with a good article of brown drilling; thirty thousand (30,000) best quality light blue cloth pants; sixty thousand (60,000) Sea Island brown cotton, or striped cotton, shirts; sixty thousand (60,000) brown drilling drawers; thirty thousand (30,000) pair best quality double-sole kip shoes, quarters five inches high, and laced in front; sixty thousand (60,000) best quality German wool socks; thirty thousand (30,000) great coats for enlisted men of the Confederate States service, of cadet gray cloth, or dark blue or black English beaver cloth, stand-up collars, double breasted, cane to reach to the elbow when the arm is extended, and to button all the way up, (buttons eighteen,) lined through the body with linsey, and through the sleeves with brown drilling; twenty thousand (20,000) pair of Gunsier or merino blankets, weighing eight pounds to the pair. Or, in lieu of the jackets, pants and great coats, materials therefor, viz: one hundred and ninety-five thousand yards 6-4 best quality heavy cadet gray cloth; seventy-eight thousand seven hundred and fifty yards heavy light blue army cloth; one hundred and fifty thousand yards best quality heavy plaid linsey; thirty thousand yards brown drilling; twelve hundred and fifty gross of brass buttons for jackets; one thousand eight hundred gross large sized brass buttons; twelve hundred and fifty gross small size brass buttons, for sleeves and capes; three thousand three hundred pounds Marshal's flax thread, assorted sizes, and eighteen great gross pant-buckles, on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, at the price of two dollars ($2) for each cap; eight dollars for each jacket; ten dollars and fifty cents for each pair of pants; one dollar and twenty-five cents for each shirt; one dollar and twenty-five cents for each pair of drawers; three dollars for each pair of shoes; thirty-seven and a half cents for each pair of socks; fifteen dollars for each great coat; eight dollars for each pair of blankets; or, in event, material is supplied in lieu of pants, jackets and great coats, it is to be at the price of two dollars and sixty-five cents for every yard of cadet gray cloth, or dark blue, or black English beaver cloth; one dollar and five cents for every yard of plaid linsey; fifteen cents for every yard of brown drilling; twenty-five cents for every gross 27 line bone pant buttons; two dollars for every gross large size brass buttons; one dollar for every gross small size brass buttons; one dollar and fifty cents for every pound of flax thread; and nine dollars for every great gross of pant buttons.
Second. -- That the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, his heirs, executors and administrators, shall supply or cause to be supplied at the points herein mentioned, the following articles of camp and garrison equipage, and Quartermasters' property, and at the price herein specified, for the use of the Confederate States Army in the Department of Trans-Mississippi, viz.: Six hundred and fifty dozen spades at fifteen dollars for every dozen; six hundred and fifty dozen Collins' axes, at eighteen dollars for every dozen; six hundred and fifty dozen large size hand hatchets, with handle complete, at eighteen dollars for every dozen; six hundred and fifty dozen army camp kettles, of heavy double plate tin or sheet iron, at fifteen dollars for every dozen; two thousand five hundred dozen army mess pans, of Heavy plate tin, at six dollars and fifty cents for every dozen; two hundred and fifty thousand yards Patapsco or Thistle Duck, at sixty cents for every yard; four thousand dozen Coates' spool thread, sizes eight to forty, at one dollar and twenty-five cents for every dozen; fifty best quality Singer's sewing machines, at one hundred dollars for every machine; and one hundred and fifty kegs of nails, assorted sizes, 6d., 8d., and 10d., at ten cents for every pound.
Third. -- That the clothing or material therefor, camp and garrison equipage, and Quartermaster's property stipulated to be furnished and delivered under this contract, shall be of first quality.
Fourth. -- That the said Maj. W.H. HAYNES, Quartermaster, or such other officers as may be appointed to act in the premises, for and in behalf of the Confederate States of America, shall receive from the said JOHN T. CHICHESTERS his heirs, executors, administrators or duly appointed agents, all or any part of the articles that may be delivered under this contract on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, and thereafter at the option of the General Commanding Department Trans-Mississippi.
Fifth. -- That the certificates or receipts of the officers or agent empowered to receive the articles delivered under this contract, shall be sufficient voucher of the quality and quantity of the articles delivered upon which payment is to be made as herein specified.
Sixth. -- It is understood and agreed that payment for all articles delivered under this contract shall be made with cotton of an average quality, at the rate of twenty-five cents for every pound, and that payment is to be made at the time and place of delivery of the artilcles.
Seventh. -- It is understood and agreed upon that the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, or his duty appointed agent shall be permitted to transport without molestation or hindrance on the part of the Confederate States Authorities all cotton paid to him or his duly authorized agents, by virtue of this contract, to any foreign part that he or his agents may select, provided the cotton is not sent to nor shipped afterwards at the City of New-Orleans, Louisiana.
Eighth. -- It is understood that all assistance that may be required by the said JOHN T. CHICHESTER, or his duly appointed agents, for the purpose of protecting his property from guerrillas, and otherwise assisting in transporting it to the point or points selected for delivery, shall be given by the military authorities of the Department Trans-Mississippi, provided such assistance is not detrimental to the public service.
Ninth. -- It is understood that no member of the Senate or House of Representatives of the Confederate States, shall be admitted to any share or benefit to arise from this contract.
Tenth. -- Should any difficulty arise respecting the quality of the articles delivered under the contract, or the quantity or condition of the cotton used in payment therefor, the officer directed by the Lieutenant-General Commanding Department, to receive the articles and make payment for the same, is to appoint a disinterested person to meet one of the same description, to be appointed by the contractor or the party or parties acting for him; these two thus appointed shall have power to adjust the difficulty, but should they disagree then a third person is to be chosen by the two already appointed, the whole to act under oath, and the opinion of the majority be final in the case.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date first above written.
(Signed,) W.H. HAYNES. [seal.]
Major and Q.M.P.C.S.A.
(Signed,) JOHN T. CHICHESTER, [seal.]
"Witness:"
Signed, GEORGE A. GODDARD, Signed, N.A. JOHNSON, Signed, M. JENRIGAN.)
Appointed by command of Lieut.-Gen. SMITH.
(Signed,) W.K. BOGGS,
Brig.-Gen. and Chief of Staff.
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