The Western Express Companies 1850-1890 Vol 2

<p class=ql-align-justify><strong>Expresses:</strong> expresses may be defined as: <strong>Private concerns ranging in size from a single individual to large companies</strong> <strong>which dealt directly with patrons wishing the safe and rapid transportation of letters packages gold dust and specie over given routes or areas for a fee.</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify>For our purposesthe services provided by the expresses began when an individual consigned a letter to an express company which would either then: </p><p class=ql-align-justify>1) Convey the letter to the addressee </p><p class=ql-align-justify>2) Carry the letter as far as possible then turn the letter over to a connecting express for ultimate delivery to the addressee </p><p class=ql-align-justify>3) Carry the letter to an appropriate government post office and deposit the letter therein for conveyance to the addressee.</p><p></p>