Just an FYI...
That document was the standard S&W order form (note the S&W trademark at the top of the page). Patton (or his Aide) simply filled in the blanks. The terms "It is understood that this order will be filled as promptly as possible and is not subject to cancellation" were S&W's terms, not Patton's.
In today's business speak, it translates to; "We'll get to it when we get to it" and "You order it, you bought it"!
