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An Old Timer's Post Office Years in Baltimore
In June 1884 I joined the Baltimore Post Office as a clerk thanks to Captain H. Clay Nalle. I endured early schedules and a Sunday-only exception after a talk with the superintendent. I memorized district lists, handled mail, faced a hostile election night mob, and watched the 1885 change of postmaster alter my status before I quit for a private school job.
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H. Clay Nalle
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Frederick Countians
Civil Service
City Post Office
Frederick
A Maddox
Baltimore City
Moon
Baltimore Street
Grover Cleveland
Custom House
Baltimorea
South Streets
Post Office Avenue
Water Street
Sam
Sun
Voasy