Businessman (1818–1881) who co-founded the famous express firm Wells, Fargo & Co., served as president of American Express, and later directed the New York Central and Northern Pacific Railways. DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page both sides, 11.25 x 8, February 3, 1881. A certificate for 50 shares of stock in the American Express Company, signed at the bottom by Fargo as the company president. In fine condition, with a cancellation hole to left side and a central vertical fold.11/10/2013 - will “probably” send for JAN (subject to travel plans) - epo Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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