 The American Letter Mail Company stamp of 1844 | |
| Industry | Courier |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1844 |
| Defunct | 1851 |
| Fate | Outlawed by Private Express Statutes |
| Headquarters | USA New York |
Key people | Lysander Spooner |
The American Letter Mail Company was started by Lysander Spooner in 1844, competing against the legal monopoly of the United States Post Office (USPO, now the USPS).