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Things Are Hopping at the Dead-Letter Office

Reiterating Mail Suspension To and From Rebel States From The New-York Times June 20, 1861: THE SUSPENDED MAIL SERVICE.; EXPLANATORY CIRCULAR FROM THE POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT. The following official document from the Post-office Department explains the orders for the suspension of … Continue reading

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