This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the US postal system. The book includes a detailed account of the operations of the New York General Post Office, detailing its evolution and impact on the country's communication infrastructure. The author, Thomas C. Jefferies, was an expert in the field and provides an accessible, informative guide to the topic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.