This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Small, Maynard in 1912 in 482 pages; Subjects: United States; Reconstruction; Postal service; Chautauqua County (N.Y.); Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877); Biography & Autobiography / Military; History / United States / General; History / United States / 19th Century; History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877); History / United States / State & Local / South; Political Science / Public Affairs & Administration;