The History of the Postal Service from the Earliest Times Melius, Louis creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The American Postal Service" by Louis Melius is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich history and intricate details of the American postal system, from its inception to the methods of operation during Melius's time. It serves as a comprehensive guide that aims to familiarize postal employees and the public with the workings of the U.S. Postal Service, providing interesting insights into postal operations and history. At the start of the book, Melius sets the context by outlining the long-standing need for communication, tracing postal services back to ancient civilizations. He highlights notable figures such as Ben Franklin and the evolution of postal services, particularly in colonial America. The opening chapters discuss various historical milestones, including the establishment of postal routes and services, the introduction of postage stamps, and the developmental challenges faced in providing equitable mail service to both urban and rural areas. Overall, Melius presents a well-rounded perspective of the postal service's growth and significance in connecting people throughout American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-01-18 E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project (http://www.tpdlp.net), and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Postal service -- United States -- History HE Original publication data not identified 25007630 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48014 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48014 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134114.0 48014