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.
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