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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 HistoryAugust 4, 1869

Wells Fargo agents did not wear badges, but received certificates of appointment outlining their duties serving customers in local communities. Agent William P. Wilson displayed his appointment on his first full day on the job in Knoxville, California.

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A printed poster-like certificate reads Agency Appointment Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Exchange Company. Reads in part this certifies that William P. Wilson has been appointed by us as our agent in Knoxville. Wilson's name and location is handwritten in ink. Certificate continues with small print outlining duties of agent. Some pieces of document are missing in lower right corner. Red and black ink on cream white paper.

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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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Our collection of artifacts and images document a great deal of America’s history and serve as valuable research material to historians and communities.

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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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