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The Little Red Stamp and the Nation's Mail Carriers
A nostalgic piece celebrates the two cent stamp and Uncle Sam’s mail service. It details how the stamp funds vast transportation networks, the defensive legal shield around letters, and the vast routes from Boston to Mishawka and Circle City Alaska, including perilous trips and colorful carriers like the stilts-walking Landes postmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Alaska
Presta Digitateur
G. Washington
United States
Sam
Boston
Mishawaka
Eliza
Tremont and
Boylaton Streets
General Post Office
Milk Street
Oregon
Brother John
Dedham
New York
Chicago
Mexico
Assiniboia
Campeachy
Actus
Bill Slicer
Circle City
Apak
Juneau
Sam Hag
Tlett Circlu City
Danaon
Dawson
McCormack
Arance
Qohilkat Pass
Montana
Cheboygan
Mich
Mackinac Island
Mackinac
Sheldon Jackson
Chilkatoags
Dawson City
General Grant
X. Horter
Africa
Mecca
Madagascar
Samoa
China
Korea
Landes
France
Bordeaux
Bayonne
Hoe