Howell L. Williams letters received

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unitid

{"value"=>"4681", "type"=>"local_mss"}

{"value"=>"b21291424", "type"=>"local_b"}

{"value"=>"MssCol 4681", "type"=>"local_call"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1830-1832", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1830/1832"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Howell L. Williams letters received"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"1 box", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".21 Linear Feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}], "supress_display"=>true}

repository

{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">Manuscripts and Archives</span>"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Howell L. Williams (1792-1872) was a New York City commission merchant and partner in the firm of Williams, Rogers & Robert. The partnership dissolved in 1834, resuming business as Robert & Williams. The collection consists of mercantile correspondence received by Howell L. Williams at New Orleans, other southern cities, and New York, relating to trade chiefly in cotton, but also in tobacco, sugar and other commodities. Among the letters are lists of prices current, some with further notes addressed to Williams, and invoices and waybills for cotton. Correspondents include associates in New Orleans and New York, as well as merchants in various states, and Liverpool, England. There are also are a few letters of introduction for Williams's use, social invitations, and letters from his brothers Fielding L. Williams and William L. Williams, and sister Mildred Wheatley and her husband."}

langmaterial

{"value"=>"English"}

origination

{"value"=>"Williams, Howell L., 1792-1872", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"cre"}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Source unknown.</p>"}

processinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Susan P. Waide.</p>"}

date_start

1830

keydate

1830

date_end

1832

date_inclusive_start

1830

date_inclusive_end

1832

extent_statement

.21 linear feet (1 box)

prefercite

{"value"=>"Howell L. Williams letters received, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

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1. 1830-1831
2. 1832 January-February
3. 1832 March-June