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This rare American Express Company stock certificate was issued in 1878 and signed by founder William G. Fargo (aka Wells Fargo). American Express was founded by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo and J.W. Butterfield in 1850 in Buffalo, NY. Just two years later, Wells and Fargo would also start Wells Fargo & Co. Together they founded two of the most iconic companies in American History.
Henry Wells signed as President and Alexander Holland signed as Treasurer who was the son-in-law of founder John Butterfield.
This American Express Stock Certificate was issued to Alexander (Alex) Augsbury of Watertown, NY.
American Express Company
American Express was founded in 1850 in Buffalo, New York, by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo, and Butterfield. Wells and Fargo, already prominent in the express business through their former ventures, teamed up with Butterfield, a financier and transportation innovator, to create a company focused on reliable freight and valuables transportation across the expanding United States. Their combined efforts emphasized speed, security, and efficient logistics, establishing American Express as a leading express company in the 19th century. Their contribution laid a strong foundation for the company's reputation in secure and dependable transportation, setting the state for its later expansion into financial services.
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