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FARGO, WILLIAM G.

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FARGO, WILLIAM G.
(1818 - 1881) American businessman who organized Wells Fargo & Co. and American Express, he later operated the Pony Express. Rare partly-printed D.S. "Wm. G. Fargo" 1p. oblong 4to., New York, Feb. 3, 1881, an American Express stock certificate signed as President, granting 50 shares to A. L. Wilbur of Boston. Punch cancel at far left margin, otherwise very good condition, with a fine, bold signature.