The postal service of the United States in connection with the local history of Buffalo

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, Nathan Kelsey, 1810-1874

Contributor:

Blossom, Thomas, 1801-1882

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Postal Service of the United States in Connection with the Local History of Buffalo" by Hon. N. K. Hall and Thomas Blossom is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This book delves into the development and impact of the postal service in the context of Buffalo's local history, tracing its origins and evolution from the establishment of Buffalo's post office in 1804. The text provides a detailed examination of the postal system's infrastructure, including the appointment of various postmasters, the evolution of mail routes, and changes in postage rates over the years. Through a thorough exploration of archival records and historical events, the book illustrates the pivotal role of postal services in the growth of Buffalo and emphasizes the challenges faced in maintaining mail transport through the early years, especially following significant events such as the burnings of public records. Ultimately, the authors highlight how mail services have shaped communication and connectivity in the region, contributing significantly to cultural and economic development in Buffalo. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Stephen Blundell, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-09-30