The Western Express Companies 1850-1890 Vol 1

by Thomas, Oscar Melton
ISBN: 9798992866063
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Overview

Within the scope of this work, expresses may be defined as: Private concerns ranging in size from a single individual to large companies, which dealt directly with patrons wishing the safe and rapid transportation of letters, packages, gold dust and specie over given routes or areas, for a fee. The services provided by the expresses began when an individual consigned a letter to an express company, which would either then:

1) Convey the letter to the addressee,

2) Carry the letter as far as possible, then turn the letter over to a connecting express for ultimate delivery to the addressee,

3) Carry the letter to an appropriate government post office, and deposit the letter therein for convey-ance to the addressee.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Thomas, Oscar Melton
  • ISBN: 9798992866063
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 11.00 x 1.38
  • Number Of Pages: 638
  • Publication Year: 2025
Language: English