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mkfarm
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What did the Post Office try to outlaw in the 1800's because there were too many and put a large burden on the Post Office?
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djd
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Good Morning
Was It The postmasters provisional Issues?
Am I Close?
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mkfarm
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Nice guess DJD but this is not the correct answer. A hint would be that the addition of these added to the system and resulted in a drastic increase in mail.
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philb
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postcards ???
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bobgggg
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Posted 12/06/2008   09:44 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add bobgggg to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Phil's gluesticks

Phil...I think you are correct
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nr-notrare
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Parcel Post ?
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1775mac
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nr-notrare, I can not remember the dates but didn't this come about
because a bank was shipped the the mail piece by piece?

I vaguely remember the story, but I know it did put weight restrictions on a package. About broke the backs of postal workers
loading it up.
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Edited by 1775mac - 12/06/2008 11:30 am
nr-notrare
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Mac....you're right...


Thousands of pounds of bricks and other material......a complete bank !!

Can you imagine the postal carrier responsible for delivery ???

Whoever arranged sending it got the deal of the century.
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mkfarm
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While the post office did change some things about parcel post delivery this is not the answer. If you were lucky to be watching the History Channel earlier today you would know the answer.

Another hint is that these are sent out once a year by many people.
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bobgggg
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Christmas Cards
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mkfarm
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You are correct Mr. bobgggg.
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