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.
Formed in Independence, Jackson, Missouri, United States
1857 June 1
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Occurred On 1857 June 1
Formed
Ephraim Knowlton Hanks Appointed as Company Captain
1857 June 1 – 23
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Ended On 1857 June 23
Organization was Ended
Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1857 June 23
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Occurred On 1857 June 23
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Wagon Company