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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2019 · 24 MIN

John Butterfield

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

He organized the world’s longest transcontinental mail line. He bought horses, mules, wagons, hay and grain, way stations, dug wells, hired surveyors, drivers and blacksmiths. Mail was delivered in 25 days and linked East and West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He organized the world’s longest transcontinental mail line. He bought horses, mules, wagons, hay and grain, way stations, dug wells, hired surveyors, drivers and blacksmiths. Mail was delivered in 25 days and linked East and West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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