The American Express in its relation to Buffalo : a paper prepared at the request of the Buffalo Historical Society, 1863 / by Henry Wells.

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The American Express in its relation to Buffalo : a paper prepared at the request of the Buffalo Historical Society, 1863 / by Henry Wells.

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Describes the early days of the "people's express," including hardships faced by the expressmen, encouragement of Erastus Corning and Buffalo bankers, the fight against high postage, and the delivery of oysters to Buffalo by express from Albany.

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo Historical Society (N.Y.).

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Fargo, William George, 1818-1881

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Mayor of Buffalo, N.Y., and expressman. From the description of William George Fargo affidavit, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453567 Mayor of Buffalo, N.Y., 1862-1865; a founder of the American Express Company. From the description of Estate papers, 1842-1907 (bulk 1880-1907). (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 57182674 ...

American Express Company

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Wells, Henry, 1805-1878

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Born in Vermont; settled with his family in Seneca County, N.Y. as a young boy. An expressman, he founded Wells & Co., which became part of the American Express Co. in 1850. With William G. Fargo, he also founded Wells, Fargo Express Co. From the description of The American Express in its relation to Buffalo : a paper prepared at the request of the Buffalo Historical Society, 1863 / by Henry Wells. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 185027096 ...

Pomeroy, George E.

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Harnden, William F. (William Frederick), 1813-1845

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