Resolved that the Comte on Post Offices & Post Roads be instructed to inquire into the Expediency of repealing
all laws which make it criminal for citizens to transport letters & newspapers by
individual or private means
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Resolution.
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P. O &
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Private mails.
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G. Ashmun Mass.
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702
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Jan’y. 3d 1848
Mr. Ashmun.
Mr. Ashmun.
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Fo repealing all Laws relating to the criminality of transporting mailable matter,
by private means.
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Agreed to.
Handwritten Document, 2 page(s), RG 233, Entry 362: Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Bills and Resolutions Originating in the House, 1847-1849, NAB,