 After establishing his three ranch properties, it became clear that the nearest post office was located in Rawhide Buttes, southeast of the hay ranch, actually Route 20.Collecting the mail required a ride of round trip.In response, one of the partners in the Gilmer and Salisbury Express Stage told Lusk that he should set up a post office at the ranch, which would provide for delivery of the mail, rather than requiring him to make the ride to Rawhide Buttes.