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Preferred Citation

Webb and Sandford Ledger, 1878-1879. Local government records collection, Petersburg (City) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from the City of Petersburg under accession number 37621.

Historical Information

Webb and Sandford was a sale and exchange stable operating in Petersburg, Va., from 1878 to 1879. Managing partners of the livery stable were William A. Sandford and E. M. Webb.

Scope and Content

Webb and Sandford Ledger, 1878-1879, was included as an exhibit in a Petersburg (City) chancery cause that dissolved the livery business. Part of the ledger was used as a cashbook recording cash received from customers and cash paid out for livestock, hay, and feed. The rest of the ledger recorded the accounts of individual customers. Information found in each entry includes date, type of transaction, and monies owed. Customers made payments for the hire of saddle horses, board of cattle and horses, feed, shoeing, and medicine.

Related Material

For additional information see the Petersburg (City) Chancery Causes, William A. Sandford versus Admx. of E. M. Webb. It can be found in the Chancery Records Index at the Library of Virginia web site. The index number is 1882-023.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Webb and Sandford (Petersburg, Va.).

Subjects:

• Stables--Virginia--Petersburg.
• Transportation--Virginia--Petersburg.

Geographical Names:

• Petersburg (Va.)--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Business records--Virginia--Petersburg.
• Ledgers (account books)--Virginia--Petersburg.
• Local government records--Virginia--Petersburg.

Added Entry - Personal Name:

• Sandford, William A.
• Webb, E. M.

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