BORDENTOWN NJ POST OFFICE HISTORCIAL DOCUMENTS

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This relates to a scandal in the Bordentown NJ post office in 1848. GOING BY THE SCANS 01) January 24, 1845 with straight line "Thomas Bleyer PM". Mr. Bleyer, the Bordentown Postmaster from January 24, 1843 to April 9, 1845, wants to resign due to shortages in his accounts. "I take the liberty of informing you that yours was received informing me how things were in the city of Washington, and respecting my statement, and that I was behind in my accounts, etc. I was aware of it, and it is impossible for me to collect at present what is out, but after thinking it over, I have made up my mind to resign my office and have a resolve to pay what is due the department. I leave it to yourself who shall be my successor. I will resign as soon as I can make arrangements so that it may be kept to ourselves and have all things strait." 02) Letter to Hon. George Sykes (at the local Congressman's Mount Holly Office), dated 18 Nov. 1844, from Acting 2nd Assistant Postmaster General Childs in Washington. "The Postmaster at Bordentown, New Jersey (Mr. T. F. Bleyer) having twice reported by the Chief Clerk of the Department for neglect to deposit the proceeds of his office according to the instructions of the Postmaster General, -- it becomes necessary to appoint another person to that office. "You are requested to name suitable person for appointment, who is capable and faithful, and who will be acceptable to all citizens." 03 & 04 & 05) From J. S. Cannon in Bordentown to Col. William Cook c/o Honorable R. J. Walker in Washington, DC; dated January 28, 1845. Some quotations: "It certainly surprised us both to hear that Bleyer was in arrears so much, as we supposed his accounts were regularly rendered and balanced." "He stated ... that his delinquencies were entirely owing to having credited persons for postage who have not paid, that he has the whole account due to him ... and endeavor to make up and remit the whole account..." "We are anxious to save him.. If you can not save him, please advise us and we will suggest to you the name of some Democrat..." .06 & 07 & 08) S. Cannon in Bordentown to Hon. George Sykes in Washington, DC; dated February 13, 1845. Some quotations: "It was arranged by him [Colonel Cooke] that…Charles Mickle should receive the appointment of Postmaster. Today an arrangement has been made between Mr. Mickle and Edward Robbins, Esq.. The effect of which is that Mr. Mickle declines the appointment in favor of Mr. Robbins." Col. Cooke…fully concurs in it… Ed Robbins is a man of integrity and business habits.." Mr. Mickle added, "I fully concur. …I hope that Robbins may receive the appointment as he is a deserving & capable man (as well as a politician.)" 09) Edward Robbins appointment letter.

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