I purchased 25 old checks & this one was in the group. This one is post marked 1866 with Wm A Knowlton name in the PM.
The pencil writings were on it as purchased. The green label looks original. Reverse is blank. I would appreciate any information.
PC,
Nice piece of history you acquired !!
Here's some info on Theo Hill.
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[TD] UNITED STATES EXPRESS COMPANY.In July, 1858, Brownville's business men were gratified to learn that the United States Express Company had extended their line from St. Joseph, Mo., to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and appointed John L. Carson, local agent for Brownville. It was soon found to be of incalculable benefit to business men and others in making and sending remittances. Mr. Carson resigned the agency in the spring of 1869, when J. F. Bear was appointed. During a portion of the years 1868-69, the Merchants' Union Express Company ran a vigorous opposition to the United States, with Theodore Hill as first Brownville agent, succeeded by T. W. Bedford. Within a few weeks, Bedford resigned and made way for J. K. Bear. The express war soon ceased and the Merchants' Union abandoned the field. Since the trains commenced running on the Midland Pacific Railroad, the station and ticket agents have also discharged the duties appertaining to the express agency. Mr. Charles E. Harris has acted as agent for the United States Express Company for the past two years.[/TD]
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Source: Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska - Nemaha Co. Part 7
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[FONT="]The United States Express Company, which operated from 1854 to 1914, was a privately owned company that forwarded parcels and freight. The company served the northern states from New England west to Colorado.
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