"The Secret Service Of The Post-office Department" unveils the gripping, true stories behind the U.S. Postal Service's fight against crime in the 19th century. Written by Patrick Henry Woodward, this book delves into the daring exploits of special agents and inspectors as they worked to detect, pursue, and capture those who sought to defraud or damage the nation's mail system. Readers will discover the intricate methods used to combat mail theft, fraud, and other postal crimes, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges faced by law enforcement during a period of rapid expansion and increasing complexity in the postal system. Explore the history of postal security and the relentless pursuit of justice in this fascinating account of an unsung branch of American law enforcement. This book offers a detailed account of the Post Office's efforts to maintain law and order in a burgeoning nation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.