In 1886 Congress revised Special Delivery service to all U.S. post offices. Special Delivery service was in operation from 1885 to 1997 whereby the letter would be dispatched immediately and directly from the receiving post office to the recipient rather than being put in mail for distribution on the regular delivery route.
In 1886, Congress altered Special Delivery service at all U.S. post offices. This service was active between 1885 and 1997; letters were dispatched directly from the receiving post office to the recipient without being included in regular mail for delivery.