She was allowed to return as a postal clerk in Richmond , where she served from 1883 - 1887 .
Van Lew modernized the city 's postal system and employed several African - Americans until new President Rutherford B. Hayes replaced her in 1877 .
Rutherford B. Hayes was allowed to return as a postal clerk in Richmond , where she served from 1883 - 1887 .
Van Lew modernized the city 's postal system and employed several African - Americans until new President Rutherford B. Hayes replaced her in 1877 .