Resolved
That the Committee on post offices & Post Roads be instructed to inquire whether there
is any regulation of the Post office Department by which greater facilities ^are given^ in the transmission, through the post office, to written than to printed matter.
The reason or necessity of any such regulations. And whether there has been any unreasonable
delay in forwarding any public documents or other printed matter after being placed
in the post office. And also whether any further legislation is necessary to ensure
the speedy & safe transmission of all available matter deposited in the post office
whether printed or written.
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Mr Dunn
Relating to the detention of matter sent through the Post Office.
Relating to the detention of matter sent through the Post Office.
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Mch 13th ‘48
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Agreed to
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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,