02994cam a22003613u 4500 49012 UtSlPG 20260610134128.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16013082 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Rogers, Lindsay, 1891-1970 The postal power of Congress: A study in constitutional expansion Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-05-21 Introductory: the antecedents of the power -- The power of Congress to establish postoffices -- The power of Congress to establish postroads -- Limitations on the postal power -- The power of the states to interfere with the mails -- The extension of federal control over postroads -- The extension of federal control through exclusion from the mails. Produced by JoAnn Greenwood, Adrian Mastronardi, Charlie Howard, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Postal Power of Congress: A Study in Constitutional Expansion" by Lindsay Rogers is a dissertation and constitutional analysis written in the early 20th century. The work examines the legislative and judicial history surrounding the power granted to Congress to establish postoffices and postroads, exploring how this power has expanded over time. Rogers argues that this expansion raises significant constitutional questions and implications regarding federal authority. The opening of the work introduces the historical context of the postal power, referencing key figures and documents, such as "The Federalist", which had a limited view of the significance of this power. Rogers highlights the evolution of postal functions and the consequential legal debates surrounding the boundaries of Congress's authority. He notes the initial establishment of postal services in colonial America, Benjamin Franklin's contributions, and the critical role of Congress in responding to the communication needs of a growing nation. This foundational exploration sets the stage for a deeper analysis of the implications of postal power on federal control and individual rights throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Thesis (Ph. D.) Postal service -- United States -- History United States. Congress -- Powers and duties Postal service -- Law and legislation -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49012 89850 89850