Sir:
I have the honor to inform you, in reply to the application for additional pay for special mail service on route No. 4207, submitted by you, that it has been presented to the consideration of the Postmaster General and declined.
The letter of your correspondent is herewith returned, as desired.
I am
Respectfully
Yours &c.
S R Hobbie
1st Asst P.M. Genl
Hon. R. Smith, House of Reps.
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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
Official Business
Hon. R. Smith, House of Reps.

Handwritten Letter Signed, 2 page(s), RG 233, Entry 367: Records of the U.S. House of Representatives, Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Petitions and Memorials, Resolutions of State Legislatures, and Related Documents Which Were Referred to Committees, 1847-1849, NAB,