Episode 2 of 2
Acquisition of Livingston, Wells & Company
- When
- September 1853
- Where
- Europe
Wells Fargo acquired its European correspondent Livingston, Wells & Company in September 1853.
The acquisition involved the firm that had served as Wells Fargo's express and banking correspondent in England, France, and Germany. By spring 1854, directors suspected the purchase resulted from misrepresentations by Wells and Livingston.
Sources
- Henry Wells Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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