No. 2791, issued to Dayton of New York on February 8th, 1869. Signed by William Fargo as president, Knapp as secretary, and Ross as treasurer. Punch and stamp cancelled (does not affect signatures). Rare RN-P5 revenue imprint. Black border and print, with Safety & Dispatch vignette featuring busy port scene with stagecoach, ship, and train cars. Printed by John H. Duyckink, NY. Folds, creases.9.5 x 12" This company was the consolidation of the American Express Company and the Merchants Union Express Company. Near the close of the Civil War, Merchants Union Express was created specifically to compete with American Express and the Wells-Fargo-Butterfield-Livingston business family. The companies merged on November 25, 1868. American Express Company returned to its old name in 1873.Date: 1869Country (if not USA): State: New YorkCity: New YorkProvenance: Bill McKivor Collection