1830, MAY, REPORT FROM THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO THE SENATE OF THE USA

Description: Presented May 5, 1830. Postmaster General's Response to questions from the Senate about Post Offices finances. Is in excellent condition. Item 485133 ◊ 1830, May, Report From the Postmaster General to the Senate of the USA The Rare and original "1830, May, Report From the Postmaster General to the Senate of the USA." The Postmaster General presented this to Congress on May 5, 1830, after which was ordered to be printed, by the Congressional Printing Press. It is printed on beige paper… quite fine quality, with lots of rag content (which is probably why it still exists this 190 years later.) It measures approx. 9" x 5-5/8" with 20 numbered pages. In the report the Postmaster General (relatively new to the job) was responding to nine resolutions from the Senate, demanding information about the Post Office's finances, contracts for delivering mail (which was apparently accomplished using private companies at this time in our countries history). Much of the information that he is presented to Congress has to do with what his predecessor had set up prior to him taking the position of Postmaster General. He addressed the concerns about how they solicited carriers to contract for carrying the mail. He gave a detailed financial report showing all of the different advertising expenses that the post office did in order to solicit companies to contract for mail delivery. He answered the Senate's also request for information concerning what funds were used by the postmaster general in alterations, repairs and furniture for the department. To this question the postmaster general give a detailed accounting. We're not sure what prompted this resolution, but the Senate directed the postmaster general to inform them whether or not any of the contracts of his predecessor or any of his contracts have been given to men who are incompetent to perform them. (We suspect they were concerned about nepotism and cronyism.) This was particularly in regards to people who have been given contracts for delivery of mail between cities. An answer to this question the postmaster general gave a complete, detailed account, concerning routes at that time. The final question from the Senate, which the postmaster general addressed had to do with the assistant Postmaster General… What his actual duties are, and what kind assistance he had in performing those duties. The report from the postmaster general is signed very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. T. Barry. Following the report to Congress he submitted a financial report and a comparison, which shows how many post offices there were, what the revenue was, the miles of posted roads, and the number of clerks and assistance provided by law. For example in 1790 they were only 75 Post Offices, 1,875 miles of post roads, and 4 clerks. Now as this report is being made the 1829 data shows that there were 8,004 Post Offices, 115,000 miles of post roada, at 38 clerk's. He points out that as mail transportation has increased, the duties of the accounting clerks has also increased. That was meant that every post office has also added many agents to the department.* He points out that any deficiency of labor was most probably occasion by the loss of (firing?) the Postmaster in Philadelphia. He goes on to explain several situations that have occurred with postmaster's around the country, some of who were removed from their position, since he took office. He also submits a synopsis of the arrangement of duties a new organization for the department. And he states that great pains will be necessary to collect the outstanding balances due to the post office, to pay for its losses. He also takes a chance to explain to the gentleman at Congress how the department is organized, And what improvements could be made in the organization of various parts to secure proper responsibility of public agent, promote economy, efficiency etc. Then what follows is the synopsis of the divisions of duties in the department of the post office. We feel that this report from the postmaster general from 1830 is very timely considering what is going on in the United States right now with the post office. Apparently the Post Office is a huge department, and takes enormous coordination ad responsibility to manage it correctly. And it would seem that since the beginning of our country it has been plagued with problems. This intriguing publication is an excellent condition. It appears to have been part of a series of bound publications, which were then again separated. For this reason the spine has some damage from where it was removed from the other bond reports. And it is only loosely held together… No string binding, and it has no cover. The corners and edges show some wear, chipping, tiny tears, and mildly dogeared corners. However the printing is very clear and easy to read. There is only mild soiling and foxing. Unique and original "1830, May, Report From the Postmaster General to the Senate of the USA," with would be a fantastic addition to any historical collection!! ------------- Be sure to check out our additional listings for historical books and literature, which are being offered for sale this week, and also in the coming weeks on eBay from PENchantiques 112824-Ns OUR POLICIES COMMUNICATION: We want you to be happy with your transaction, and GOOD COMMUNICATION is the key to YOUR HAPPINESS. E-mail us with any questions before bidding. Communicate with us if you have any concerns or questions. 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