President George Washington named him the nation’s first postmaster general in 1789, a post which he held until resigning in 1791. In 1803, Thomas Jefferson promoted Osgood to naval officer at the port of New York, a position Osgood held until his death. DS, signed “S. Osgood,” one page, 8.5 x 13, June 23, 1804. Port of New York Custom House document concerning duties owed on merchandise aboard a ship named Eliza. Signed at the bottom by Osgood, as the port’s naval officer. In very good condition, with several horizontal folds, small edge tears and creasing to three edges, small area of paper loss to top right corner and light overall toning. R&R COA.
