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Speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high old silver. The Lone Ranger. Silver down the danger trails of long ago. Listen to the tattoo of those silver-shod hoops. The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, silver, old boy. That's it, old fellow. Leave it on the trail. That was the signal for the start of the first thrilling ride of the Pony Express. The route extended from Missouri to California. For two years, the most highly skilled young horsemen and the fastest mount…

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Synopsis

In The Missing Letter, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the Pony Express in 1860, highlighting the speed and urgency of delivering mail across the vast American landscape. The Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto, are drawn into a mystery when they witness a riderless horse galloping down the trail. This alarming sight prompts them to investigate, as they know that something must have happened to the Pony Express rider.

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The Lone Ranger 38-02-23 (0792) Missing Letter.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 792

The Missing Letter

Wednesday, February 23, 1938 · 29:50

The Lone Ranger, Episode 792

The Missing Letter

Wednesday, February 23, 1938 · 29:50

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The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the ambush of a Pony Express rider carrying important papers. They uncover a plot involving a gold claim and a suspicious character named Harv Riggs.

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