A historical dossier of accountability in the Post Office era. Discover how official letters and reports were gathered and shared in response to a Senate inquiry.
This nonfiction edition collects the Postmaster-General’s transmittals, supporting correspondence, and referenced schedules from a 1904 investigation into the Post-Office Department. It presents primary documents that illuminate how government agencies handled inquiries, privileged materials, and the evolving oversight of postal work in the early 20th century.
Inside you’ll find formal letters, detailed reports, and the annotated lists labeled Schedule A and Schedule B, along with related memoranda and communications. The collection centers on the administration and investigation of irregularities within the Washington, D.C. post office and related offices, offering a window into administrative processes and public accountability of the era.
- Full transmission of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General’s report and accompanying materials
- Correspondence between the Postmaster-General and Senate leaders
- Chronologies and references to confidential exhibits and communications
- Structured schedules that map the scope of the investigation
Ideal for readers of U.S. postal history, government transparency, or early 1900s public administration.