In 1873 James A. Patterson established the Patterson Mercantile Company in Muskogee, I.T., where he provided a safe for out-of-town customers, especially wealthy cattlemen who traveled with large amounts of currency in canvas bags.
Sannadkii 1873-kii James A. Patterson wuxuu aasaasay Shirkadda 'Patterson Mercantile Company' ee ku taal Muskogee, IT, halkaas oo uu ka siiyay ilaalin macaamiisha ka maqan, gaar ahaan kuwa xoolo-dhaqatada ah ee la socda lacag badan oo ku jirta baakado shiraac ah.