Pony Express

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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The first Pony Express (between Sacramento, CA and Joseph, MO) began on 3 April. The service ended on 24 October 1861, when the first transcontinental telegraph line was completed.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Pony Express". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5965, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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