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Leonard G. Rice Company (1867)

Departed
On 1867 August 11
Departed From
North Platte, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1867 October 5
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 500 individuals and about 50 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at North Platte, Nebraska (the Western Terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad).

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Company Departed from North Platte, Nebraska

1867 August 11

Leonard Gurley Rice Called as Captain

1867 August 11 – October 5  See Pioneers
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Captain

Date Details

Started On 1867 August 11
Joined Company
Ended On 1867 October 5
Company Arrived

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

1867 October 5

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