Sacramento California 1896 James McCaw Coal Charcoal Billhead 8 x 4.5

This 1896 billhead documents a transaction from James McCaw of Sacramento, California, a dealer in wood, coal, coke, and charcoal during a period when fuel supply was essential to both domestic and industrial life.

Sacramento functioned as a key commercial center in Northern California, where fuel merchants supported households, businesses, and transportation networks with a range of heating and energy materials. The printed heading presents a decorative business layout with product categories prominently listed, along with a street address on L Street, reflecting established urban trade practices.

The document features handwritten entries noting the purchase of a cord of wood and associated cost, along with a paid notation confirming settlement. Wear to the paper, fold lines, and ink variations emphasize its use as a working transaction record, while the compact format illustrates the everyday nature of fuel sales and delivery in the late nineteenth century.

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