How long would it take to travel from Washington, DC to Boston by buggy or horse in 1810?
Given that the person is a Congressman, and would have a bit of money for accommodations and rest if necessary. Just a business trip--not a rush. Thanks!
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Answer 1 :
let's see. considering fair weather and comfortable cash, then it would take months probably 2 at most, since the rivers have winding route. or did you have already traveled there through "your" theory of space-time? ...lol just quipping have a nice day
Answer 2 :
the "Boston Post Road"....what is now US Route 1...was pretty much in place by then....but not continuous enough for travel by carriage.....so on horseback, in good conditions, about 15 miles a day, allowing for ferry crossings of all the rivers in between,,,,,call it 10 days to 2 weeks. This is one reason that even though the election is in November, Inauguration of Presidents and Congress originally wasn't until March......it took a LONG time to get anywhere back then. Travel times didn't radically decrease until the railroads started up in the 1830's; indeed, Washington's army didn't move any faster than Cesar's.
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History - 2 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
let's see. considering fair weather and comfortable cash, then it would take months probably 2 at most, since the rivers have winding route. or did you have already traveled there through "your" theory of space-time? ...lol just quipping have a nice day
Answer 2 :
the "Boston Post Road"....what is now US Route 1...was pretty much in place by then....but not continuous enough for travel by carriage.....so on horseback, in good conditions, about 15 miles a day, allowing for ferry crossings of all the rivers in between,,,,,call it 10 days to 2 weeks. This is one reason that even though the election is in November, Inauguration of Presidents and Congress originally wasn't until March......it took a LONG time to get anywhere back then. Travel times didn't radically decrease until the railroads started up in the 1830's; indeed, Washington's army didn't move any faster than Cesar's.
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