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Innovation. It’s in our blood. It’s the enduring thread that runs through our history and continues to move us forward. As long as there are customers to be helped, we’ll keep at it. And keep sharing our stories here. Welcome.

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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJune 17, 1916

Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, needed to send J. D. Adams money. They exchanged dollar bills for a Wells Fargo Money Order, and received this receipt. If the Money Order went missing, this receipt ensured a refund.

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Document dated june 17, 1916 printing says Express Money Order Wells Fargo & Company agrees to transmit and pay to handwritten order of J. D. Adams two dollars and ten cents. Countersigned by H. F. Urban agent, Kansas City, Missouri. Name of remitter (payer) is Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, stamped at lower right.

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Equal parts innovation and endurance, we have a long history of helping customers do new and amazing things. You might say getting things done is our specialty.

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A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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