The history of the postal service in the United States goes back to the colonial period, but was established more formally with the issuing of postage stamps and regular delivery. Through small vignettes, this history is traced with attention to some of the more obscure, but fascinating aspects of the postal service and related topics, as well as the major aspects of the service. - Summary by Larry Wilson
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Biographical Sketches, Preface, Dedication and Organization
18:52 - Chapter 2
Chapter 1 Postal History
28:09 - Chapter 3
Chapter II Questions of Finance
09:44 - Chapter 4
Chapter III Department Operations - Part One
17:30 - Chapter 5
Chapter III Department Operations - Part Two
22:25 - Chapter 6
Chapter III Department Operations - Part Three
20:54 - Chapter 7
Chapter IV Special Articles - Part One
13:37 - Chapter 8
Chapter IV Special Articles - Part Two
17:06 - Chapter 9
Chapter IV Special Articles - Part Three
16:28 - Chapter 10
Chapter IV - Special Articles - Part Four
12:09 - Chapter 11
Chapter IV - Special Articles - Part Five
14:34 - Chapter 12
Chapter IV - Special Articles - Part Six
19:17 - Chapter 13
Chapter IV - Special Articles - Part Seven
21:40 - Chapter 14
Chapter IV - Special Articles - Part Eight
24:47 - Chapter 15
Chapter V - Miscellaneous Matters - Part One
25:29 - Chapter 16
Chapter V - Miscellaneous Matters - Part Two
18:03 - Chapter 17
Chapter V - Miscellaneous Matters - Part Three
13:43