Vallejo California John Williamson Wood Coal 1883 Billhead Invoice 8 x 4.5

This 1883 billhead from John Williamson & Son in Vallejo, California documents a transaction for wood and coal, reflecting fuel supply commerce in a growing railroad-linked town.

In the late nineteenth century, businesses dealing in wood and coal were essential to both domestic heating and industrial activity, particularly in communities connected to rail transport. Vallejo’s proximity to rail crossings and maritime routes positioned it as a practical distribution point for fuel and building materials during a period of regional expansion.

The document features a bold typographic header reading Wood and Coal, with the business location noted on York Street near the railroad crossing. Handwritten entries record the transaction details and settlement notation, adding specificity to the item’s commercial use. The compact format and ledger-style ruling are typical of the period, preserving both printed design and manuscript elements in a single piece.

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