Butterfield Overland Mail org
Summary: A mail service operating through New Mexico Territory from 1857 to 1861, using a specific route with division stations.
Completeness: 50/100 Grade D
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- Multiple primary sources: Has 1 source(s). A second independent source dramatically raises credibility.
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co_founded
cited from Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory (2025)
Wikipedia article on the Butterfield Overland Mail route through New Mexico Territory (1858-1861). Covers the 4th and 5th Division stations through New Mexico: Franklin (El Paso), Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Statio…
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cited from Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory (2025)
Wikipedia article on the Butterfield Overland Mail route through New Mexico Territory (1858-1861). Covers the 4th and 5th Division stations through New Mexico: Franklin (El Paso), Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Statio…
operated
route through New Mexico Territory including stations Franklin, Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Station, Fort Cummings, Cooke's Spring, Murphy's Station, Cow Spring Station, Soldier's Farewell, Deming-area stations, Lordsburg-area stations, and Stein's Pass Station— 1858-1861
cited from Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory (2025)Wikipedia article on the Butterfield Overland Mail route through New Mexico Territory (1858-1861). Covers the 4th and 5th Division stations through New Mexico: Franklin (El Paso), Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Statio…
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Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory ↗
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