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(BUSINESS.) WELLS, HENRY; AND WILLIAM GEORGE FARGO. Partly-
printed Document Signed, by both (“Henry Wells,” as President, and “WmG. Fargo,” as
Secretary), stock certificate for 68 shares in the American Express Company, issued to John
W. Butterfield. Additionally signed by John W. Butterfield on verso. Countersigned by
Treasurer Alexander Holland. 8x12 inches; large ink cancellation lines affecting text and
recto signatures, complete separation of upper right corner (without loss), faint uneven
toning, mounted at upper and lower edges verso to a larger board.
NewYork, 15 May 1863
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The American Express Company was formed in 1850 by the merging of companies owned by
Wells, Fargo, and JohnW. Butterfield (1801-1869).
(Verso, Actual Size)