Wells, Fargo & Company

Wells, Fargo & Company was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo. Wells and Fargo had also established the American Express Company with John Butterfield in 1850. In 1857 Wells Fargo, American Express, Adams Express, and United States Express formed the Overland Mail Company, which Wells Fargo took over in the early 1860s. Nat Stein served as Director of Wells Fargo from 1901-1902.

From the description of Letters and receipts relating to Wells, Fargo & Company, 1854-1892. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 647767815

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