Pony Express

Сентябрь 3, 2022

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2. Reasons Rapid growth of the western states. California's newfound prominence and its rapidly growing population. After
3. Founding In the late 1850s, William Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Waddell were the three founders
4. Operation In 1860, there were ~157 stations that were ~10 miles apart along the Pony Express
5. Pony Express Route 1966 miles. Across The Great Plains, west of the Mississippi River and across
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Reasons
Rapid growth of the western states.
California's newfound prominence and its rapidly

growing population.
After gold was discovered there in 1848, thousands of prospectors, investors and businessmen made their way to the California Republic.
American Civil War approached.

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Founding
In the late 1850s, William Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Waddell

were the three founders of the Pony Express and were already in the freighting and drayage business with more than 4000 men, 3500 wagons and some 40,000 oxen.
By utilizing a short route and using mounted riders rather than traditional stagecoaches, they proposed to establish a fast mail service between St. Joseph, MO, and Sacramento, CA, with letters delivered in 10 days.

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Operation
In 1860, there were ~157 stations that were ~10 miles apart

along the Pony Express route.
At each station stop the express rider would change to a fresh horse, taking only the mail pouch called a mochila with him.
The mochila could hold 20 pounds of mail along with the 20 pounds of material carried on the horse.

Riders could bring one revolver and a water sack with them.
A total of 165 pounds on the horse's back was allowed.
Riders, who could not weigh over 125 pounds, changed about every 75–100 miles, and rode day and night.
Riders received $100 a month as pay.

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