Washington DC. Washington DC. United States - postal history

United States -- 1854 Washington DC official stampless Post Office Department cover with letter to Strong Maine Good, early post office cover along with handwritten complaint letter to Strong Maine postmaster stating "On the 29th Nov you were informed it was reported that the Contractor on route No 26 conveyed the mail in a one horse carriage or wagon instead of a two horse coach. The department not hearing your reply, you will please report on receipt of this, how long the contractor has used this inferior grade of service." (Image1)

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Washington DC. Washington DC. United States - postal history

United States -- 1855 Washington DC demand letter to Strong, Maine, postmaster Cropped close, but stamp has exceptional color. Letter asks for $1.68 to account for difference in balance of stamps at Strong ME post office and what it should be. Demand is made of Postmaster Edward Hitchcock. Interesting and unusual. (Image1)

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Washington DC. United States - postal history

United States -- 1855 Washington DC first notice to the public regarding registered mail Significant postal history item. The first public notice that letters deemed to be valuable had to be sent by registered mail at a cost of five cents. (Image1)

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Washington DC. United States - postal history

United States -- 1855 Washington DC Inspection Office complaint notice to Strong, Maine Letter complains that mail is not being delivered and that if that is the case, the reason must be filed with the Post Office Department. (Image1)

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Washington DC. United States - postal history

United States -- 1867 and 1871 United States Post Office appointment letters Letters ask for an accounting of stamps on hand. To get the postmasters to fulfill the request, they are told their salary adjustment is based on receipt of the accounting. (Image1)

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Washington DC. United States - postal history

United States -- 1870s Registered Letters Post Office documents Smaller document has a Red Wing Minnesota postmark along with a rare Correct dial mark. See scans. (Image1)

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