As a USPS employee, I have become interested in the postal system of the Shire. I know it was one of the few services by the government of the Shire, I know Sam Gamgee eventually became the postmaster. I know it was small in scale and the Hobbiton branch needed volunteers to distribute Bilbos birthday invitations because there were so many.
But what else do we know? was there a clerk in the Micheal delving office? or was mail only delivered to houses?
What do we Know About the Postal System of the Shire
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TolkienJRR
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What do we Know About the Postal System of the Shire
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.”
-J.R.R Tolkien
-J.R.R Tolkien
Re: What do we Know About the Postal System of the Shire
I do not think that Sam was ever the postmaster; he was the Mayor of Michel Delving after the War of the Ring. The Office of Postmaster was a part of the Mayoralty, but as for the day-to-day operations, someone else probably ran that service.
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Re: What do we Know About the Postal System of the Shire
hmm, I figured they were one and the same. But you could be correct on this.
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.”
-J.R.R Tolkien
-J.R.R Tolkien