On March 20, the New Hampshire House passed bill HB 387 making balloon releases of 20 or more balloons into the air a violation offense. First time offenders face a charge of $250 and increases to ...

Balloon Jupiter had to land after 30 miles; its mail (here) was sent on by train. National Postal Museum If you happened to be a child in the New York City of 1859, awaiting a birthday letter from ...