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Ephraim K. Hanks Mail Express (1857)

Departed
On 1857 June 1
Departed From
Independence, Missouri
Arrived
On 1857 June 23
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

A few Mormon women accompanied this fast-moving mail express from Independence, Missouri. It was reported to be one of the fastest mail trips to Utah on record.

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Company Departed from Independence, Missouri

1857 June 1

Ephraim Knowlton Hanks Called as Captain

1857 June 1 – 23  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1857 June 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 June 23
Company Arrived

Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

1857 June 23

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