It included the determination of the location, construction, and maintenance of post offices and post roads; the acquisition, lease, or transfer of realty or facilities for postal purposes; and certain aspects of the employment and management of postal employees, such as the pay and leave of letter carriers, and the settlement of claims brought by employees or contractors.
This involved determining the placement, construction, and maintenance of post offices and postal routes; acquiring, leasing, or transferring real estate or facilities for postal use; and managing aspects such as employee compensation and leave, along with handling disputes between workers and employers.