Postmaster

[citation needed] In the days of horse-drawn carriages, a postmaster was an individual from whom horses and/or riders (known as postilions or "post-boys") could be hired.

[5] Historically in the United States, women served as postmasters since the American Revolutionary War and even earlier, under British rule, more than a century before they won the right to vote.

The wave of female postmasters appointed during the late 19th century had been a crucial element for women's broader entry into the federal government system.

[citation needed] Many postmasters are members of a management organization that consults with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for compensation and policy.

[citation needed] Level of pay is based on deliveries and revenue of the post office.