Postmaster commissions, Certificates. 1874-1899.

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Postmaster commissions, Certificates. 1874-1899.

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Certificates of commission for the office of postmaster by the U.S. Post Office Dept. Included are the appointments of Mary J. Edwards, Portland, Conn., Sept. 7, 1874, signed by Marshall Jewell, Postmaster General; Mary J. Edwards, Portland, Conn., Jan. 12, 1875, signed by U.S. Grant; Mary J. Edwards, Portland, Conn., Jan. 14, 1879, signed by R.B. Hayes; Charles H. Edwards, Portland, Conn., Sept. 23, 1879, signed by R.B. Hayes; Charles H. Edwards, Portland, Conn., Jan. 13, 1880, signed by R.B. Hayes; Charles H. Edwards, Portland, Conn., Jan. 21, 1884, signed by Chester A. Arthur; Charles H. Edwards, Portland, Conn., Feb. 7, 1888, signed by Grover Cleveland; and, Banjamin B. Kassom, Canton, Conn., Jan. 12, 1899.

1 oversize folder (8 items) ; 41 x 53 cm. or smaller.

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