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W.R. Brown's "Bank of Exchange," 1869 Issued Draft Signed by James C. Fargo with California Revenue

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Wells Fargo & Express Co's Memorabilia Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 750.00 USD
W.R. Brown's  Bank of Exchange,  1869 Issued Draft Signed by James C. Fargo with California Revenue
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Toronto, Canada and New York, 20th February, 1869. $102.75 Issued Check, to be Paid to the order of American Express Co., with the account of Howes & Macy, Bankers, to be charged, S/N 10468. Black text with black handwriting, Adhesive U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp at top left corner and a California, 15 Cents, blue, adhesive revenue stamp on back, Signed by James Congdell Fargo on back. Fine to VF condition with toning and ink bleed from writing on back. James Congdell Strong Fargo (May 5, 1829 - February 8, 1915) was a president of the American Express Company for 30 years, and the brother of American Express Company and Wells Fargo co-founder, William Fargo. Rare signature. W.C. Chewett & Co.