1 large cant-hook. 2 pairs pipe-stocks and dies. 330 pounds corrugated roofing, (copper.) 250 pounds twelve-pound lead, (sheet.) 150 feet 11-inch galvanized sheet-iron pipe. PORTABLE GAS-MACHINES, FIXTURES, ETC. 1 large double Stevens' gas-machine. 1 small single Stevens' gas-machine. 2 thermometers. 2 old gas-pendants. 31 6-inch shade-holders. 45 Argand burners. 9 dozen old bat-wing and fish-tail burners. 3 dozen new patent burners. 16 cut-glass globes. 2 large 14-inch porcelain shades. Inventory of furniture, &c., in Topographical division, Post-Office Department. Office 915 E street, northwest. 3 stoves. 3 clocks. 1 letter-press. 2 ice-pitchers. 6 map-racks. 1,000 maps, more or less. Sales of United States property in the Post-Office Department. July, 1872, to August, 1873, for old carpets, iron, boxes, paper, rent of stable, marble, &c July, 18/2, to August, 1873, post-route maps July, 1872, to August, 1873, waste-paper to George Hill.. $462 11 1,205 74 5,668 55 7,336 40 Exhibit of all payments from the contingent fund of the Post Office Department, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1873. To whom paid. James L. Kervand For what object. Stationery. ream foolscap paper, $3.50; ream letter, $3; ream 2 reams cap ruling and printing stop, $8; 2 dozen mem- Printing and paper, $12.92; pens, $3.90 Kervand & Towers..... Pens, $18 65; memorandum-books, $6.30; folders, paper, and pencils, $30 Paper, mucilage, and printing John C. Parker..... Paper. $11.25; mucilage. $17.50; erasers, $1.16. 48 77 95 97 Pens, $9.40; ink, $18; penholders, $2.39; bands, $7.68; 125 32 William Ballantyne..... Sponge, pens, pencils, ink, books, erasers, paper-cutters, |