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James Campbell

Postmaster General · 1853

James Campbell, Postmaster General.

Positions

  • Postmaster General1853-03-07–1857-03-04

Biography

James Campbell (September 1, 1812 – January 27, 1893) was a politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served as Attorney-General of Pennsylvania and United States Postmaster General during the presidency of Franklin Pierce.

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Capitol Receipts, “James Campbell: Postmaster General,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ371466/james-campbell (accessed 2026-10-13).

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