In the early 1900s the US Postal Service delivered the mail in New York City 5 times a day! They had a better reputation for honesty and dependable service than any other government organization.

In the early 1960s using this envelope to send cash payments was common. It was a reasonable alternative to sending postage stamps equal in value to the amount owed. Like now, you had to pay for a Money Order. Checking was free, but who would keep money in a checking account when the average interest on bank savings accounts was 5.75%!

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