Lodi California 1885 Corson Lasell Wright Miller Grain Billhead 8 x 4.5

This 1885 Lodi, California billhead documents a transaction with Corson, Lasell & Wright, millers and grain dealers operating during the early agricultural expansion of the northern San Joaquin Valley.

In the late nineteenth century, Lodi emerged as a regional hub for wheat production, milling, and grain shipment, supported by rail connections and fertile valley soils. Firms such as Corson, Lasell & Wright played a central role in processing and distributing locally grown grain, reflecting the structured ledger-based accounting practices that underpinned California’s agrarian economy.

The printed statement form features a decorative engraved header reading Statement with the business name Corson, Lasell & Wright and the designation Millers and Grain Dealers. The line Lodi, Cal. appears at the top, with a handwritten date of May 2, 1885 and the customer name A. Augustine. The lower portion presents ruled accounting columns in pink and blue, largely unused aside from a brief entry referencing milling at $3.00. The paper measures approximately 8 x 4.5 inches and displays period typography typical of small-town California commercial stationery.

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