List of Post Offices in Canada, with the Names of the Postmasters ... 1864

"List of Post Offices in Canada, with the Names of the Postmasters ... 1864" by Canada's Post Office Department is a snapshot of Canada's postal network in the year 1864. Acting as a historical directory, it meticulously catalogs post offices, their geographical positions, and the names of the individuals who managed them. Beyond a simple list, the account illuminates the organizational hierarchies within the Post Office Department, pinpointing key officers and their responsibilities, while also touching on the expectations for maintaining accurate postal information. A detailed alphabetical compilation of post offices follows, enriched with additional township and electoral district data, which together paints a picture of community layouts and communication pathways during that period as well as careful attention to correcting previous printing shortcomings.