1882 Benton & Barker Stage Co. Way Bill — Gold Run to \"You Bet,\" California Mining History
This Way Bill from the Benton & Barker Stage Company documents the movement of people and express packages during the tail end of the classic stagecoach era in California.
Stagecoach Ephemera,
Type:Way Bill (Logbook for a specific stagecoach run)
Company:Benton & Barker Stage Company.
Route:Benton to Gold Run (California).
Date:Sept 18, 1882.
Transcription:

\"Express\" items—packages being hauled alongside passengers:

Article 1: 1 Pkg from Benton to Gold Run for J.J. Murphy. Charge: 50 cents.
Article 2: 1 Pkg from Benton to Rawhide for W.S. Co. Charge: 25 cents.
Article 3: 1 Pkg from Benton to You Bet for Miss Joyce. Charge: 25 cents.
Historical Significance:
This document originates from the heart of the California Mother Lode. Gold Run (Placer County) was a major hydraulic mining center along the Central Pacific Railroad. Stagecoaches like the ones operated by Benton & Barker served as the \"last mile\" transport, carrying passengers and express goods from the railheads to remote mountain camps.
Perfectionist Note:The destination\"You Bet\"is a classic California ghost town name. Having a package destined for a resident of \"You Bet\" in 1882 adds significant \"flavor\" and value to this document.
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