DEVELOPMENT OF MORRIS COUNTY MAIL SERVICE Pre-Statehood Period [to 1789]
By Donald A. Chafetz
This exhibit traces the development of a mail system in Morris County. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington encamped three times for various lengths of time in the Morristown area. During these encampments, a “temporary” civil post office was established in Morristown and the military postmaster was also present.
