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Wagons carrying freight had been taking passengers in Europe since 1500. This particular stage wagon type was first recorded near the end of the 18th century in use in eastern North
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with a high driver's seat, bench seats on the tray, and posts holding up canvas to shelter passengers from the weather.
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