An 1872 federal investigation into the matter exonerated Creswell , but he was censured by the minority House report .
Straw bidding was at its highest practice while John Creswell , Grant 's 1869 appointment , was Postmaster - General .
An 1872 federal investigation into the matter exonerated Postmaster - General , but Grant was censured by the minority House report .
Straw bidding was at its highest practice while John Creswell , Grant 's 1869 appointment , was Postmaster - General .