Description: LIVINGSTON, WELLS, AND POMEROY WERE EXPRESSMAN. WELLS WOULD FORM ANOTHER COMPANY, WELLS FARGO. 7 1/2" x 2 3/4" The business of delivering things originated in 1839 with William Harndon, who personally carried packages � generally legal documents � between New York and Boston. Within a year Alvin Adams had begun personal delivery of securities, documents, and parcels between the financial centers of Boston and New York. Adams went through a succession of partners, and expanded his business, but nevertheless limited it to New York, New London, Norwich, Worcester, and Boston.A large number of local and regional companies were begun during the ensuing years, including Livingston, Fargo & Company, Wells & Company, and Butterfield & Wasson, founded by such well-known personages as William Fargo, Henry Wells and John Butterfield. These individuals organized the American Express Company in 1849 at Buffalo, NY. Fargo became its President, with Wells was Secretary.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Needham Hgts, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-19T14:30:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
State: New York
Topic: VINTAGE EXPRESS COMPANY
