Via mail means

"Via mail" is a phrase that means "by mail" or "through the postal service". It is often used to indicate that something is being sent or received through the mail, rather than in person or through another means.

For example:

In modern times, "via mail" is often replaced by more specific phrases, such as:

However, "via mail" is still a common and acceptable way to refer to sending or receiving something through the postal service.