- Creator
- Williams, Howell L., 1792-1872
- Call number
- MssCol 4681
- Physical description
- .21 linear feet (1 box)
- Language
- English
- Preferred Citation
- Howell L. Williams letters received, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
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.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Source unknown.
Processing information
Susan P. Waide.
Key terms
Names
- Williams, Howell L., 1792-1872 (Creator)
- Williams, Rogers & Robert (Correspondent)
Subjects
Places
- Liverpool (England) -- Commerce -- 19th century
- New Orleans (La.) -- Commerce -- 19th century
- New York (N.Y.) -- Commerce -- 19th century
Occupations
Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328