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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJuly 2, 1782

Bank of North America in Philadelphia, the first commercial bank in America, now Wells Fargo, made loans to women customers soon after opening. Rebecca Young took out a loan on July 2, 1782. She made flags and other supplies for the Continental Army.
An newspaper advertisement for Rebecca Young's business that reads: All kinds of colours, for the Army and Navy: made and sold on the most reasonable terms, by Rebecca Young. In Walnut Street, near Third Street, and next door but one to Mr. Samuel McLane's. N.B. Any person haveing Bunting for sale, may hear of a purchaser, by applying as above.

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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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