Lambert, David R., 1772-1825
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1772 - 1825
Biography
David Rogers Lambert was born in Milford, Connecticut in 1772, but grew up in Wilton, Connecticut. He was the son of David Lambert, Jr. Lambert owned and operated a commission merchant business in New York City with his younger brothers. He was murdered in 1825.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lambert and Brothers records
Collection Identifier: Mss:761 1810-1829 L222Scope and Contents:
Daybooks, account current, ledgers, and cash books kept by New York City commission merchants Lambert & Brothers from 1810 to 1829. There is also a letter book kept from 1822 to 1829 with correspondence related to business transaction related to the purchase of cotton from Southern states. Lambert & Brothers formed in 1822 when David Rogers Lambert brought on his brothers Samuel Fitch and John James Lambert as partners. Prior to 1822 the firm was entitled DRL & Co.
David R. Lambert letter book
Collection Identifier: Mss:761 1821-1825 L222Scope and Contents:
Letter book kept by New York City commission merchant David Rogers Lambert from 1821 to 1825. The letter book contains outgoing correspondence from DRL & Co. to business associates from 1821 to March 1822 after which the firm was renamed Lambert & Brothers. Topics include the condition of cotton markets in southern states including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee, routine business transactions, price fluctuations of goods, insurance issues, captain’s...