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THE PONY EXPRESS RIDER
WHO SAVED THE UNION

By Mark Sufrin

FACTUAL REPRESENTATION
OF OUR WESTERN TREASURES

PONY EXPRESS RIDER BOB HASLAM’S 120 MILE RIDE

FROM SMITH’S CREEK TO FORT CHURCHILL

The Pony Express never had a more important message. There were 196 fresh mounts stationed at 10-mile intervals along the route. The most dangerous miles were over mountain range, plains and deserts - from Smith’s Creek to Fort Churchill near the California border. One rider, “Pony” Bob Haslam, who had distinguished himself previously, was chosen to deliver a message that could save the Union. It was a choice wisely made.

The Nation was in turmoil. Lincoln had just been elected but California was in turmoil as two Confederate societies intent on secession had plans to seize forts and banks and then proclaim the state as an independent Pacific republic. The hopes of unification lay on Lincoln’s words in his inauguration and the delivery of his mochilla by Pony Express.

Remember, there was no telegraph or phone then
It all depended on the Pony Express.
And here is the complete story of the rider who did not fail as he took “Old Buck” and raced from the Piutes who had been raiding, burning and killing. Wounded, with arrows in his arm, he and his trusty mount lived to deliver the most vital message the Pony Express ever delivered.

Much more and a great read. by the seldom foune western author Mark Sufrin, There were many a western story published – the common ones about Cowboys and Indians are listed on Ebay every day but the rarer ones about the pioneers Pont Express Riders of the old west like this one are seldom found. Collectors treasure them and their price guide value rises every day. They are hard to find. I hunt them out because really the better, untold and rarer stories were published in the rest.

Here’s one of ‘em.
FOLLOWING PURCHASE AND PAYMENT, IF YOU WILL WRITE ME OF YOUR SPECIAL NAME OR INTEREST, I WILL DO A FREE SEARCH OF MY COLLECTIN AND UNINDEXED STORIES AND NAMES. TOM RUSSELL COLLECTION

For more Information Please Visit:
The Tom Russell Collection
IF I FIND SOMETHING THAT I THINK MERITS YOUR INTEREST, I WILL WRITE A REVIEW AND PLACE IT ON EBAY AND GIVE YOU NOTICE AND A HEAD START TO BUYITNOW!

Following my retirement, I have dedicated my remaining hours to indexing the Genealogy of our western pioneers. During my research, I discovered that thousands of our kinfolk lay unfound and unrecognized on some book dealer’s shelf. Because Old Western History and Memorabilia was printed before computer indexing, I index every item I sell.

This complete index will be bound and included in this offering at no additional cost.
Humbly, I am trying to keep our history alive
I hope you appreciate the effort.

Folks, sooner or later - Genealogists are going to realize that their family kinfolks are laying on some dealer's dusty shelves. If I can contribute to finding one little name or photo of that long lost ancestor you have been waiting to find, it’s worth all the time I spend.

THE PONY EXPRESS RIDER
WHO SVED THE UNION

By Mark Sufrin
ANCESTORS INDEXED HEREIN, CIRCA 1860s
ANCESTOR’S LOCATION: MISSOURI, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, WYOMING, UTAH, NEVADA, CALIFORNIA

GENEALOGY NAMES INDEXED w * INDICATING PICTURE:
HASLAM, Bob “Pony,” Pony Express Rider *
JACKSON, W. H., Illustrator
LINCOLN, Abraham, President *
PIUTE INDIANS
SUFRIN, Mark, Author
UPSON, Warren, Pony Express Rider

PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS w * INDICATING PICTURE:

Picture 1: Haslam fires at attacking Piutes. He took arrow in arm suring chase, escaped when he and horse leapt into chasm. Courageous rider gave much of the credit to his tireless mount (courtesy of Denver Public Library). *
Picture 2: “Pony” Bob Haslam carried important document over 120 miles of hostile Piute country (courtesy of Denver Public Library). *
Picture 3: Monument erected to Pony Express in Patee Park, St. Joseph, Missouri, spot where first rider started on April 3, 1860 (courtesy of University of Oklahoma). *
Picture 4: President Abraham Lincoln pinned hopes on Haslam to get document to Sacramento, California (courtesy of University of Oklahoma). *
Picture 5: “Pony” Bob rarely had moment during grueling run when he wasn’t being pursued by Indians. Arriving at express stations, he often found them burned to ground, ponies taken by Piutes (painting by W. H. Jackson, courtesy of Denver Public Library). *

PLACES AND THINGS PROMINENTLY MENTIONED w * INDICATING PICTURE:
Carson’s Sink
Cold Springs
Colt Dragoon
Dead Man’s Creek
Desatoya Mountains
Fort Churchill
Jacob’s Well
Middle Gate Relay Station
Nevada Territory
Old Buck, Pony Express Horse
Patee Park, St. Joseph, Missouri
Pony Express Monument in Patee Park *
President Lincoln’s Inaugural Address
Sacramento, California
San Francisco, California
Sand Springs
Smith’s Creek Relay Station
Spencer 7-shot Repeater
St. Joseph, Missouri

THE PONY EXPRESS RIDER
WHO SVED THE UNION

By Mark Sufrin

PONY EXPRESS MEMORABILIA
IS RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING

While others clip ads from magazines, I save history. It’s a shame that our past is being lost. It’s as simple as that.

My wife kids me that after I find a piece I like, buy it, read it, research it, take a picture, scan it, write the blurb, pay the Ebay entry fee and commission, that I end up making about 50 cents an hour. But, OH HOW I LOVE THIS OLD WESTERN HISTORY. What a story, Rare Story!!! Great Pictures. You will love it as it was published in this old complete western magazine of many years ago. Some issues are more difficult to find and more valuable than others. This is one and the issue is in great condition, the cover is in vibrant color.
As clearly stated in my description, this is featured story in a rarely found and seldom read unusual and complete western magazine. I don't give out name of publication or date because I have caught competitors copying my index and work and trying to sell it as theirs. I hope you understand.
Buyer pays postage of $3.50 First Class Postage to U. S.; $4.75 Priority; $11.00 for International Mail. Texans must pay 8-� % sales tax. Thanks,
Tom

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