American Merchants Union Express Co. signed by William G. Fargo - 1868 dated Autograph Stock Certificate
Inv# AG1070A Autograph
State(s):
New York
Years:
1868
Stock signed by Wm. G. Fargo with 5 cents Washington revenue stamp.
William G. Fargo (1818-1881), Expressman, First co-owner of Wells & Co., Secretary of American Express (1850), helped organize Wells, Fargo & Co. for express service to California (1852). By 1855 the company controlled Western express business, carrying gold dust, mail, packages, and passengers. Wells Fargo and associated express companies were united as the American Express Co. in 1873, with Fargo as president. He also served as Buffalo Mayor from 1862-66. This great stock has nice vignettes, an orange Lincoln imprinted revenue, and a nice uncanceled signature of William G. Fargo. Dated late 1860's and becoming scarce. Excellent Condition. Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fargo
Condition:
Excellent
Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.
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