Irregularities in the Handling of Mail
Document 1800The Postmaster at Springfield tells Williams that letters are now distributed by the post office at Stratford agreeable to the intentions of the Postmaster General. Of course, those routed to Boston must be attributed to their being placed in a wrong bundle or mail at Philadelphia. Should the irregularity continue, Hodgdon will be advised of it.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Postmaster at Springfield tells Williams that letters are now distributed by the post office at Stratford agreeable to the intentions of the Postmaster General. Of course, those routed to Boston must be attributed to their being placed in a wrong bundle or mail at Philadelphia. Should the irregularity continue, Hodgdon will be advised of it.
Date
06/26/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Document number
1800062680001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Joseph Williams
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield
Notable items
money