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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.
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This great stock has nice vignettes, an orange Lincoln imprinted revenue, and a nice uncancelled signature of William G. Fargo. Dated late 1860s and becoming scarce. Excellent Condition.
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