A conflict amongst the postmaster general and several designers had arisen The Supreme Court’s decision in Kendall is illuminating. The postmaster general refused to comply with the Solicitor’s decision, arguing that he “was alone subject to the direction and control of the President, with respect to the execution of the duty imposed upon him by this law; and this right of the president is claimed, as growing out of the obligation imposed upon by the constitution, to take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” 37 U.S. (12 Pet.) at 612.