What role did Burt play in Mount Vernon's mail system?
Postman
Mail clerk
First Postmaster
Mail sorter
Answer
Samuel Burt was the first Postmaster of Mount Vernon, New York. He was appointed to the position by President George Washington on November 11, 1789. Burt served as Postmaster until his death in 1800. During his tenure, the Mount Vernon Post Office served as a major hub for mail delivery in the area.
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