Papers of David Probert [manuscript], 1863-1871 (bulk 1864).
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Adams Express Company
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The Adams Express Company was founded in Boston in 1839. Originally called Burke and Company, its name was changed to Adams and Company after only two weeks when Alvin Adams agreed to buy out his partner. By 1850, the company had spread throughout the south, southwest, and north. Much additional capital was invested at that time and the company's name was again changed to the Adams Express Company. During the Civil War, the company made a substantial amount of money shipping packages to and from...
Probert, Thomas, d. 1871.
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Probert, David, 1836?-
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Resident of Paterson and Jersey City, N.J.; Civil War railroad carpenter. From the description of Papers of David Probert [manuscript], 1863-1871 (bulk 1864). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647808384 ...