Contract for Carrying the mail:

“ROUTE No. 10695

From West Prairie to Chillitecaux 27 miles and back once a week.

Bidder’s name                                                Sum per annum

Rufus Ware……………………………………… $ 147   Accepted  April 24, 1858

Contract made with Rufus Ware dated April 24, 1858 at$147 per annum.

Leave West Prairie Saturday at 9 a.m.; arrive at Chillitecaux by 6 p.m.

Leave Chillitecaux Friday at 9.am.; arrive at West Prairie by 6 p.m.”

Reference Data:

House Documents, Otheriwise Published as Executive Documents 13th Conregss, 2nd Session, 1858-9, by US Congress, 1859, page 466