Statement from Joseph S. Roberson : taken in answer to question of Mrs. Victor : k ms., 1885 Oct. 6.

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Statement from Joseph S. Roberson : taken in answer to question of Mrs. Victor : k ms., 1885 Oct. 6.

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Re overland mail routes prior to and after formation of Overland Mail Company. With this: transcript of an article written by Roberson on inauguration of the overland mail service (3 l.) and extracts of his articles on the Pony Express (10 l.).

Originals : 3 leaves ; 28 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (13 exposures) : negative (Rich. 403:4) and positive.

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