Letters of Westward Expansion

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/letterwriting/lw03.html


After the Revolutionary War, many began to immigrate to other parts of the country, specifically the West. Some moved as a part of the western expansion, some moved because of religious commitments, working as missionaries to convert Indians to Christianity, and some simply went to seek better employment. This idea was especially attracted people that struggled at making a living in the east. Moving to the west was a way "for a fresh start". Because of the mass expansion, the exchange of  became an integral part of communication during the western expansion where the death rate was high. These letters ranged from sending letters from western cities back to hometowns in the east, or communications between short distances as well. People often headed out to the west for different reasons. Women gained the role during this time as factory works for industries like textiles. For working women, letters allowed them to stay in touch with family and help find a man to marry. Their demanding hours of work each day makes it hard to meet anyone. Letters allowed for communication without having to meet each other in person. Thanks to the invention of the railroad and trains, like the Railway Mail Service, the long journey that letters once took to reach its destination had been expedited. 



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