American Merchants Union Express Co. signed by William G. Fargo - 1869 dated Aut For Sale

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. Available with revenue stamp, but without imprinted revenue. Inquire if interested. 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. Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.