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Western Union carries nine million messages and launches money orders

Western Union carries nine million messages and launches money orders

Western Union carries nine million messages and launches money orders

Western Union carries nine million messages and launches money orders

1870 Western Union Telegraph

Photo: 109 Court St, Boston (Charles Williams Jr.'s shop)

109 Court St, Boston (Charles Williams Jr.'s shop)

Photo: 109 Court St, Boston (Charles Williams Jr.'s shop)

109 Court St, Boston (Charles Williams Jr.'s shop)

1870 Charles Williams Jr. Shop Bell Telephone Buildings

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