Manufactured items from the eastern coast of the United States and Europe made up the bulk of the goods traveling to Mexico. Furs, wool fleeces and woven goods, silver and mules traveled from Mexico for trade in the United States. Millions of dollars in merchandise traveled this 900 mile international trade route.
Gold, silver, furs, blankets, and wool were shipped East. When gold was discovered in California, it was often sent eastward on the Santa Fe Trail to banks in New York City.
