Commission, 1812 January 21, appointing Abel Parker deputy post-master for Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

United States. Post Office Department

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On July 26, 1775, members of the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, agreed: That a postmaster general be appointed for the United Colonies, who shall hold his office at Philada, and shall be allowed a salary of 1000 dollars per an: for himself, and 340 dollars per an: for a secretary and Comptroller, with power to appoint such, and so many deputies as to him may seem proper and necessary. That a line of posts be appointed under the direction of the Postmaster general, from Fal...

Parker, Abel, 1753-1831.

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Granger, Gideon, 1767-1822

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American politician and Post Master General under Jefferson and Madison. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Canandaigua, to Samuel M. Hopkins, Esq., 1817 Dec. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269567163 American politician and P.M. general under Jefferson and Madison. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington City, to Bliss, Esq., 1803 July 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269587231 American politician and Postmaster ...