National Express Co.

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The National Express Co. was organized Nov. !, 1865, in Richmond, VA, and elected Gen J. E Johnston President. Present at that meeting were, Gen. John Echols, Gen. John D. Imboden, Gen. Samuel P. Moore, Gen John Kemper, Gen. Daniel Ruggles, and Gen. Henry Heth, - showing strong support by Confederates. Thus , with that leadership, and organized in the south, it would favor Confederate Veterans as employees.
The Company was also known as The National Express and Transportation Company. Unfortunately, the Company did not last long, but during its life was in competition with Adams Express and Wells Fargo. The Company's early failure has resulted in limited available information.