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Alexander Ragan Postmaster Appointment

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0277
Abstract

The collection consists of one document, signed and sealed by former President William McKinley, to announce the appointment of Alexander Ragan as postmaster for Newport, Tennessee on February 15, 1898.

Dates: 1898 February 15

Appointment of E. French Fugate as Postmaster of Grainger County, Tennessee

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3818
Abstract

A document appointing Mr. Eugene French Fugate as Postmaster of Grainger County, Tennessee in 1935. It is signed by Postmaster General James A. Farley and President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Dates: 1935 February 1

H. Carl Waite Photograph of Chattanooga, Tenn., Post Office Employees

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2833
Abstract

This collection contains one framed photograph by H. Carl Waite (front row, right side, hat over left elbow) of post office employees in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The photograph is dated May 19, 1919.

Dates: 1919 May 19

James K. Polk Note

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2258
Abstract

In a September 5, 1846 note, President James K. Polk announces the assignment of Lieutenant Thomas Brounell to inspection duty for steam ships that the government contracted through Edward Mills for mail carrying.

Dates: 1846 September 5

William W. Lowry Postmaster Appointment

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1727
Abstract

This collection consists of two letters to William W. Lowry, from the Post Office Department and the Bureau of Pensions, notifying him of his appointment to Postmaster for McMinn County in Tennessee.

Dates: 1897 May 19-20