"Scene in Adams Express office, at Fortress Monroe, VA., in 1861- Volunteers receiving letters and packages from home. It is only those who had relatives in camp that could tell the feverish anxiety of the troops to hear from those they had left at home. We need hardly describe a scene which so thoroughly explains itself. The name of Adams Express was a household one, both to the donor and receiver of good things sent to the absent soldier." — Frank Leslie, 1896

Adams Express

"Scene in Adams Express office, at Fortress Monroe, VA., in 1861- Volunteers receiving letters and packages…

The United States seal of the Post Office.

Post Office

The United States seal of the Post Office.

Image depicting a post office with a parcel post and a postal savings bank which President Taft put in operation.

Post Office

Image depicting a post office with a parcel post and a postal savings bank which President Taft put…

Illustration of a post office in Charleston, South Carolina.

Post Office

Illustration of a post office in Charleston, South Carolina.

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

Post Office, Black and White

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

Post Office, Color

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

Post Office, Outline

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

Post Office, Silhouette

This sign is used to indicate that a post office is located nearby.

A stamping table in a large post office.

Stamping Table in a Post Office

A stamping table in a large post office.