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The first run of the Pony Express (two articles)... correspondence between a runaway slave and his "master"...

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April 16, 1860

THE EVENING POST, New York, April 16, 1860 The front page has two historic reports related to the completion of the first-run of the Pony Express, the most notable being: "GREAT REJOICING AT THE SUCCESS OF THE PONY EXPRESS", which includes in part: "St. Joseph, April 14.- A spirited demonstration was made here last night in honor of the prompt arrival of the first Pony Express from San Francisco (with more)... The next express will leave here Tuesday next, April 20, at 9 o'clock in the morning." The second is: "ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA NEWS... [By the Pony Express]", which is followed by several paragraphs of the first news successfully transported by the Pony Express. See images for details.
This reports on the first run of the famous Pony Express, and nice (uncommon) to have on the front page. Note: The Pony Express was a much-romanticized part of the American West, but lasted just 1 1/2 years before being displaced by the telegraph.
A hidden gem is found on page five: the correspondence between a runaway slave and his (now former) master. The images provide the entire text of their letters.
Other news of the day along with period advertising is found throughout.
Four pages, semi-loose at the spine, a few minor edge tears, quite nice. The newspaper is quite large (elephant-folio) and will be shipped folded at the midfold. If a folder is ordered it will be sized to hold the issue folded in this manner. Both frontpage Pony Express reports are above the fold.