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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJuly 13, 1852

Wells Fargo opened its doors in San Francisco. Its first banking customer sent this exchange for $100 to Buffalo, New York. A Wells Fargo bank draft was “good as gold” and Mrs. Sophia Parker had no trouble cashing it at an East Coast bank.

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A grey-colored banking exchange document drawn on Wells Fargo & Co. Express Office San Francisco and dated July 13, 1852. Handwritten sum of $100 written in, as is name of Mrs. Sophia Parker of Buffalo, New York as payee. Handwritten notation at top says paid Duncan, Sherman & Co. Signature of R.W. Washburn for Wells Fargo & Co. bottom right. Document is overprinted with large white letters in center reading First. Document is old and shows staining.

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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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