"Express;": A hand book containing reliable information for shippers regarding the methods governing express shipments, also other interesting matter pertaining to the express service

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: ...opposition express was started over the New York Central Railroad by Butterfield, Wasson & Co. It was a joint stock concern, with a capital of $50,000.00. John Butterfield, who was at the head of the new company, was no mean competitor. Early in 1850 negotiations were entered into by Wells & Co., Livingston & Fargo, and Butterfield, Wasson & Co., for the consolidation of the three into one grand line. The result was a joint stock concern under the style of "The American Express Company." Henry Wells was elected president of the new company, which position he held for many years. This, in brief, is the history of the origin of the great American Express Company, a company which has always been noted for its fair treatment, both to the public and to its employees. HISTORY OF THE ORIGIN OF THE NATIONAL EXPRESS COMPANY. The original projector of the-National Express Company was Major J. A. Pullen. In 1839, at the time Harnden instituted his express service, Major Pullen was employed as agent for the New York and Providence line of steamboats, the "J. W. Richmond," and "Kingston." He traveled over the line daily and was of great assistance to Harnden, and, being sanguine of the success of the express service, he was induced to enter the employ of Harnden & Co. Owing to his fine personality and splendid physique, he became very popular as an express messenger, In 1840 he acted as messenger between Boston and New York; in 1841, between Philadelphia and New York; in 1842, between Albany and Troy, via the Hudson River Steamboats. His services to Harnden in this capacity were invaluable. Early in 1843, Harnden having sold his Hudson River Express, Pullen & Copp started a like business over the route, from New York...