Samuel Osgood

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Samuel Osgood

1st United States Postmaster General
In office September 26, 1789 – August, 1791
Preceded by	(none)
Succeeded by	Timothy Pickering
Personal details
Born	February 3, 1747 Andover, Massachusetts, USA
Died	August 12, 1813 New York City, New York, USA
Political party	Federalist
Profession	Politician, Lawyer

Samuel Osgood (February 3, 1747 – August 12, 1813) was an American merchant and statesman from Andover, Massachusetts. He served in the Massachusetts and New York state legislatures, represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress and was the first Postmaster General under the United States Constitution.

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