Franklin is appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia, marking the beginning of his involvement with the postal system.

Franklin is appointed Joint Postmaster General of North America, alongside William Hunter, giving him responsibility for overseeing the postal system throughout the colonies.

As Postmaster General, Franklin implemented numerous reforms and improvements to the postal service, including establishing new routes, improving delivery times, and streamlining operations. He also introduced a system of accounting and record-keeping.

Franklin's efforts led to increased efficiency and revenue for the postal service. He made it easier and more reliable for people to communicate with each other, contributing to the growth of commerce and the spread of information throughout the colonies.

Franklin was dismissed from his position as Postmaster General due to political tensions between Great Britain and the colonies. His support for American independence was seen as a threat by the British government.