Printed broadside issued by Wells, Fargo & Co. announcing a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of two men who robbed the Monterey stage on August 11, 1874. The notice details physical descriptions of the suspects, one “supposed to be an American” and the other “supposed to be a Californian.” This example matches known originals held in the Wells Fargo corporate collection. A letter of authenticity dated August 15, 1974, from Merrilee Dowty, then Director of the Wells Fargo Bank History Room, accompanies the piece and affirms its genuineness based on comparison with collection holdings.
Dimensions: Broadside 8 x 12 in.; Frame 10 ¾ x 15 in.
Provenance: Acquired by Al and Carol Cali from Tom Martin; with accompanying letter from the Wells Fargo Bank History Room, dated 1974.
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Condition
Broadside with corner loss, toning, and wear consistent with age. Appears to be archivally framed with letter of authenticity included verso.