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The Founders:
The Pony Express was founded by William Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Waddell, partners in freight-shipping business. To start the Pony Express, Majors had to buy more than 400 ponies, build or purchase more than 150 stations, and hire stationmasters and riders -- all in less than three months. It was a bold business venture, but one that rapidly ate up the partners' investment.
William Russell:
Idea man and chief promoter.
Alexander Majors:
Oversaw day-to-day operations.
William Waddell:
Ran the home office and managed the money. |