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#002 The Worlds Columbian Exposition Scrapbook, 300
49. Circular Reporting Completion of the first
Telegraph Line across the continent, October 25, 1860,
and consequent Discontinuance of the Pony Express.
Also, a Pony Express Notice, dated April 18, 1860.
The event announced in the first-named circular marked a new era in over-
land communication; but the retired enterprise, the Pony Express, had taken a
deep hold on the popular fancy, and the "Pony Stamps" then in use are still
eagerly sought after by philatists, or collectors, while the history of "The Pony"
is read with the absorbing interest of a highly wrought romance.
50. Cover of Chinese Directory, 1878, showing
the peculiar imprints on the outsides. Published by
Wells, Fargo & Co.
The Company for some years in succession printed, for use in the service, a
Chinese Directory, embracing the business firms of that people in the principal
cities of note on the Pacific Coast. In style the publication was gotten up with
deference to the peculiar artistic tastes of the Mongolians, and the dragon is a
conspicuous feature in the embellishments.
51. Notice of John J. Valentine's Appoint-
ment as General Superintendent, 1869.
The Headquarters of the Company, including the General Superintendent's
office, were removed then to New York City, but a year later were again returned
to San Francisco, where they have since remained.
52. Circular from the Exchange Department,
San Erancisco, July 8, 1857, relative to the State
Stamp Tax.
The rate imposed was heavy, and far in excess of the Revenue Tax exacted by
the General Government.
Also, Notice of the Discontinuance of the Semi-weekly Overland Mail via
Los Angeles, April 8, 1861, to be at once succeeded by daily service on the
so-called Northern route, via Sacramento, Placerville, Carson and Salt Lake.
This constituted the Mail and Express service across the continent during War
times, but was gradually superseded as the railroads reached completion, 1869.
53. Circular to Superintendents of Wells,
Fargo & Co., October 26, 1892, to provide Thanks-
giving Cheer for employes.
This generous custom, previously established, has been kept up each year since,
and fairly illustrates the almost paternal interest taken by the management in
the welfare and happiness of employes.
54. Circular Notice dated San Francisco, 1857, relative
to Insurance of Risks. Also, one dated December 28,
1858, in regard to strict observance of rules governing
the stamping of Letters ("Franks").
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Object Description
| Title | World's Columbian Exposition 002 |
| Subject LOC |
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Parliament of Religions (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Congress of Representative Women (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900 |
| Subject IDA |
Religion Papers |
| Description | This is a collection of documents from the World's Columbian Exposition and the World Parliament of Religions, which was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. |
| Date Original | 1893 |
| Searchable Date | 1890s (1890-1899) |
| Identifier | WCE 002 |
| Coverage Geographic | Chicago (Ill.) |
| Coverage Temporal | 1890s (1890-1900) |
| Type | Text |
| Collection Publisher | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Rights | These documents can be read, downloaded, and the transcripts printed for educationalpurposes. |
| Language | en |
| Contributing Institution | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Collection Name | Jenkin Lloyd Jones World’s Columbian Exposition Collection |
Description
| Title | 0300 |
| Subject LOC |
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Parliament of Religions (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Congress of Representative Women (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900 |
| Subject IDA |
Religion Papers |
| Description | This is a collection of documents from the World's Columbian Exposition and the World Parliament of Religions, which was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. |
| Date Original | 1893 |
| Searchable Date | 1890s (1890-1899) |
| Coverage Geographic | Chicago (Ill.) |
| Coverage Temporal | 1890s (1890-1900) |
| Type | Text |
| Collection Publisher | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Rights | These documents can be read, downloaded, and the transcripts printed for educationalpurposes. |
| Language | en |
| Contributing Institution | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Collection Name | Jenkin Lloyd Jones World’s Columbian Exposition Collection |
| Transcript | #002 The Worlds Columbian Exposition Scrapbook, 300 49. Circular Reporting Completion of the first Telegraph Line across the continent, October 25, 1860, and consequent Discontinuance of the Pony Express. Also, a Pony Express Notice, dated April 18, 1860. The event announced in the first-named circular marked a new era in over- land communication; but the retired enterprise, the Pony Express, had taken a deep hold on the popular fancy, and the "Pony Stamps" then in use are still eagerly sought after by philatists, or collectors, while the history of "The Pony" is read with the absorbing interest of a highly wrought romance. 50. Cover of Chinese Directory, 1878, showing the peculiar imprints on the outsides. Published by Wells, Fargo & Co. The Company for some years in succession printed, for use in the service, a Chinese Directory, embracing the business firms of that people in the principal cities of note on the Pacific Coast. In style the publication was gotten up with deference to the peculiar artistic tastes of the Mongolians, and the dragon is a conspicuous feature in the embellishments. 51. Notice of John J. Valentine's Appoint- ment as General Superintendent, 1869. The Headquarters of the Company, including the General Superintendent's office, were removed then to New York City, but a year later were again returned to San Francisco, where they have since remained. 52. Circular from the Exchange Department, San Erancisco, July 8, 1857, relative to the State Stamp Tax. The rate imposed was heavy, and far in excess of the Revenue Tax exacted by the General Government. Also, Notice of the Discontinuance of the Semi-weekly Overland Mail via Los Angeles, April 8, 1861, to be at once succeeded by daily service on the so-called Northern route, via Sacramento, Placerville, Carson and Salt Lake. This constituted the Mail and Express service across the continent during War times, but was gradually superseded as the railroads reached completion, 1869. 53. Circular to Superintendents of Wells, Fargo & Co., October 26, 1892, to provide Thanks- giving Cheer for employes. This generous custom, previously established, has been kept up each year since, and fairly illustrates the almost paternal interest taken by the management in the welfare and happiness of employes. 54. Circular Notice dated San Francisco, 1857, relative to Insurance of Risks. Also, one dated December 28, 1858, in regard to strict observance of rules governing the stamping of Letters ("Franks"). 12 |
