The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11

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II we succeed IN rendering the functions of the
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tor of the Post-Otice Department until the month
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o! pom pos'masters and contractors, he has had
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tered the department fourteen years since. and for
many years previously, had been, first in The War
Department, and subsequently in the Treasury
lie has therefore had the best opportunities for
UNDERSTANDING The arrangements OF business in al
the departments, and being acquainted with those
who carry 1t on. Since his official connection "a, n
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