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1857 Oakland Mill MD Handwritten Account Ledger Signed John Becker – 19th C Mill Record
Original handwritten 19th-century mill account document dated October 21, 1857, created at Oakland Mill, Maryland.
This period ledger details an account with Peter Bamberger, listing feed supplied, balances carried forward, and a final settlement. Entries include quantities, dollar amounts, and a notation of “Exoneration in full”, indicating the account was settled. The document is signed by John Becker, identified as being “on Ed. Howard,” adding further historical and genealogical interest.
Details:
Date: October 21, 1857
Location: Oakland Mill, Maryland
Type: Handwritten mill account / ledger / receipt
Signature: John Becker
Content: Feed, balance carried, settlement notation
Condition: Age-appropriate toning, light stains, folds; text remains clear and legible
Format: Single sheet, ink on lined pape
Approximately 7.5" by 4.5"
Dated October 4, 1849, this document acknowledges receipt of $98.25 paid by Peter Bamberger, stated to be “in full for two judgments” entered earlier that year. The judgments were in favor of John Zimmermann and John Manderbach, and the receipt references their legal action against Bomberger. Signed by Benjamin Hafford, with an additional signature of Henry H Manderbachat lower left.
This is an excellent example of mid-19th century American legal and financial ephemera, reflecting early civil court proceedings, debt settlements, and handwritten record-keeping prior to standardized printed forms.
Details:
Date: 1849
Document Type: Judgment payment receipt
Amount: $98.25
Names Mentioned: Peter Bomberger, John Zimmermann, John Manderbach, Benjamin Hafford
Format: Handwritten ink on paper
