"As many of the riders before me had……" — Calamity Jane
"As many of the riders before me had been held up and robbed of their packages, mail and money that they carried, for that was the only means of getting mail and money between these points."
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16 Quotes by Calamity Jane
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The bigger a man's gun the smaller his doodlewick.
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During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.
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I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.
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On October 28th, 1887, I became the mother of a girl baby, the very image of its father, at least…
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I was in Deadwood at the time and on hearing of the killing made my way at once to the…
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I'm drunk. Correct. What the f*** is it to you?
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Left the ranch in 1883, went to California, going through the States and territories, reached Ogden the latter part of…
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We were ordered out to quell an uprising of the Indians, and were out for several days, had numerous skirmishes…
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I left Montana in Spring of 1866, for Utah, arriving at Salt Lake city during the summer.
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We remained in Texas leading a quiet home life until 1889.
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While in El Paso, I met Mr. Clinton Burk, a native of Texas, who I married in August 1885.
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It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot…
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