In 1874 , Harlan was briefly removed as special agent of the Postal Service on the behest of senator John Quincy Smith .
In 1874 , Harlan was briefly soon was reinstated and given an apology by Smith .
In 1874 , Harlan was briefly removed as special agent of the Postal Service on the behest of senator John Quincy Smith , but soon was reinstated and given an apology by Smith .