Note 51 — Chapter II · The Power of Congress to Establish Postoffices
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This act was limited to August 12, 1790. On August 4, 1790, it was continued until March 4, 1791; on March 3 until February 20, 1792, when Congress passed “An Act to establish the postoffice and postroads in the United States.” 1 Stat L. 178, 218, 232.