The term "overland" was on a publication date 1859 by Capt. Randolph B. Marcy of the U.S. Army. Everyone interested in the material submitted by my piscatorial friend, Bob Norris, should check this URL which has the complete manuscript for overland travel written by Capt. Marcy for the protection of western travelers. http://kuhttp.cc.ukans.edu/carrie/kancoll/books/marcy/index.html Lewis M. Ruddick