Gideon GRANGER / GENERAL POST-OFFICE April 25 1808

Description: GENERAL POST-OFFICE, April 25, 1808 Author: GRANGER, Gideon Title: GENERAL POST-OFFICE, April 25, 1808 Description: Broadside. Printed document, approximately 8 x 7 in. Text in full: "Sir, An act has lately passed, directing that certain copies of the Communications made by the President to Congress, shall be conveyed by post, free of postage. All packages, therefore, which are forwarded by a member of Congress, by the Secretary of the Senate, or Clerk of the House of Representatives, and on which he writes the words PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, or others to that effect, are to be admitted to be of that description, and must be delivered free of postage, without regard to weight. I am, Sir, Your obedient, Gideon Granger." In the bottom left hand corner is printed "The Postmaster at". [This copy unaddressed]. Unrecorded imprint. Matted glazed and framed. Granger, the fourth Postmaster General, was appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1801 and served until 1814 when James Madison replaced him, making him the longest serving Postmaster General in U.S. history. Influenced by the Haitian Revolution and fearing a slave uprising in the United States, Granger advocated banning African-Americans from delivering the mail. A law was passed in 1802 stating "No other than a free white person shall be employed in carrying the mail of the United States." The law lasted till 1862. Seller ID: 67378 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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