Guide to the Petition to the Postmaster General of Northport 1979.010
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
718-222-4111
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Brooklyn Historical Society
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Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Petition to the Postmaster General of Northport |
|---|---|
| Dates: | 1873 |
| Abstract: | A two-page petition to the Postmaster General of Northport, Long Island that requests that the town post office be moved to a more convenient location. The petition also calls for the removal of the postmaster of Northport for incompetence. The petition is dated 1873 |
| Quantity: | 0.1 Linear feet in one folder |
| Text [Box]: | A0089 |
| Call Phrase: | 1979.010 |
| Sponsor: | This collection was processed and described as part of the project, "Uncovering the Secrets of Brooklyn's 19th Century Past: Creation to Consolidation," funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources, with additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation |
Access Points
Document Type
- Petitions
Subject Organizations
- United States Postal Service.
Subject Topics
- Post office buildings -- New York (State) -- Long Island
- Postmasters general -- New York (State) -- Long Island
Subject Places
- Long Island (N.Y.)
- Northport (N.Y.)
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access note
Open to users without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Petition to the Postmaster General of Northport, 1979.010, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The item was formally accessioned in 1979.