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As many of the riders before me had been held up and robbed of their packages, mail and money that they carried, for tha
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"As many of the riders before me had been held up and robbed of their packages, mail and money that they carried, for that was the only means of getting mail and money between these points"

- Calamity Jane

About this Quote

This quote by Calamity Jane talks with the dangerous nature of mail as well as cash transport in the American West during the 19th century. Motorcyclists were often held up and robbed of their packages, mail, and also money, as they were the only means of getting mail and also money in between various factors. This quote highlights the risks taken by these motorcyclists, that were typically the only ones endure enough to tackle the job of carrying mail as well as cash throughout the large stretches of the American West. It likewise speaks to the importance of these cyclists, as they were the only ones that could ensure that mail as well as cash were supplied to their destinations. Without them, interaction and commerce would have been far more tough. This quote serves as a tip of the courage and dedication of these riders, that risked their lives to ensure that mail as well as money were provided safely.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Calamity Jane between May 1, 1852 and August 1, 1903. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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