Villagers are campaigning to keep a popular postie.
Nicky Cooch has delivered mail in Stisted and Pattiswick on and off for 11 years, but is due to be transferred to another round in mid-September.
Stisted Parish Council chairman John Clark said "dozens and dozens" of people have sent letters to the manager at Braintree Delivery Office opposing the transfer.
Valerie Antoine from Royal Mail said: "As part of the changes we are making to Royal Mail services in the Braintree area some customers may notice that a different postman or woman will deliver their mail.
"However, we can assure customers that all our staff are trained to the same high standards and quality of service will be maintained."