Thomas Lemuel James
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Thomas Lemuel James (March 29, 1831 – September 11, 1916) was an American journalist, government official, and banker who served as the United States Postmaster General in 1881.
Quick Facts 29th United States Postmaster General, President ...
Thomas James | |
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29th United States Postmaster General | |
In office March 5, 1881 – December 20, 1881 | |
President | James A. Garfield Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | Horace Maynard |
Succeeded by | Timothy O. Howe |
2nd Mayor of Tenafly, New Jersey | |
In office January 1, 1896 – December 31, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Henry B. Palmer |
Succeeded by | Henry B. Palmer |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Lemuel James (1831-03-29)March 29, 1831 Utica, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 11, 1916(1916-09-11) (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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