About
Member of the Cabinet of Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War as the 20th United States Postmaster General, who was known for being an abolitionist.
Before Fame
He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1835.
Trivia
He was responsible for reforms like the adoption of the money order system and the use of railway cars.
Family Life
His father Francis was editor of the Washington Globe.
Associated With
He campaigned for the re-election of Abraham Lincoln even after leaving his Cabinet.
