todaysdocument: “Frank E. Webner, pony express rider," ca. 1861 From the series: Historical Photograph Files, 1896 - 1963. Records of the Bureau of Public Roads. The first ride of the Pony Express began on April 3, 1860. Conveying mail between Missouri and California, the service was the most direct east-west connection until its end in October... - http://jenn2d2.tumblr.com/post...