The Postmaster

November 21, 1970 P. 50

November 21, 1970 P. 50

The New Yorker, November 21, 1970 P. 50

In 1921, William Faulkner, then aged 24, became postmaster of University, Miss. He remained in that job until 1924, at which time he was fired. Shortly before the Post Office Dept. let him go, it sent him a letter which, in round-about fashion, has reached our hands, & which, to our knowledge, has not been published before. We print it in full, for whatever light it throws on the literary life: P.O. Dept. Office of Inspector Corinth, Mississippi Mark Webster, Case No. 133733-C Inspector Sept. 2, 1924. Subject: University Mississippi: Charges vs. the postmaster; neglects official duties; indifferent to interests of patrons; mistreatment of mail, etc. Mr. William C. Faulkner Postmaster University, Miss. Dear Sir: The following charges have been made against you as postmaster at University, Miss.: (Quotes long detailed list (7) of charges &/or complaints that were part of the letter.)

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