Bi-weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Bi-weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Bi-weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Bi-weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.

Newsletter dated August 27, 1846 with a letter from Vicar Pfanner. The newsletter has requested the truth about the settlement in Texas. He states that it is a beautiful country, but hot and dry and while some crops do well, people fare poorly because of fevers. He claims that the population of Texas is drawn from the dregs of humanity. He recommends that people not consider settling in Texas. The letter and other articles are translated into German.

Document for [Ferdinand] Louis Huth making him Director of the expedition of the colonists aboard the Jean Key. Castro tells him whom to trust, that he should do business in cash or barter only and that if needs an aide, he should ask Mr. Bourgeois. Castro tells him that he should invest in moss and cattle. He also includes, on page 3, a dispatch to Anson Jones, Secretary of State. Signed by Hi. Castro on October 27, 1843 in Antwerp.

List of documents received from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth, including contracts, receipts and lists. Signed Ch. Van Dessel on October 27, 1846 in Castroville.

Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Sh] [B] H. Addiks regarding a "sorrowful and punishable scene" that took place in his house, written in English. Also, beginning of letter from [Huth] to Castro. Page 215 of letter book. Continuation of letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro explaining that he is ill and has no time to convalesce because of his duties. In this letter he discusses the rising price of corn, dissent among some of the colonists, his lack of appropriate housing, a theft, the murder of a colonist name Wolf, his relationship with his father and distribution of land, among other topics. Pages 215 (verso), 216, 217, 218, 219, and 220 (recto) of letter book.

Receipt for 33 francs, 65 cents paid to Joseff Lutlinger as the balance of his surety. Signed Joseff Lutlinger on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 90 francs, 40 cents paid to Leonhart Hans. Signed Leonhart Hans on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 300 francs paid to Nicolas and Jean [Ulric] Zürcher for their sureties. Signed Nicolas and Jean [Ulric] Zürcher on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 14 francs, 40 cents paid to Jean Friedrich. Signed Jean Friedrich on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister Henri Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 French francs paid to Jacob Winkler. Signed Jacob Winkler on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 34 francs, five centimes paid to Joseph Discher. Signed Joseph Discher on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister Henri Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 23 franc, 10 cents paid to Silvester Simon. Signed Silvester Simon on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Zakarios Ludwig. Signed Zakarios Ludwig on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Gr_nnenwald. Signed Gr_nnenwald on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. Henri Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Michel Simon as surety. Signed Michel Simon on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro the surety mention in my concession contract."

Two receipts for moneys paid to Johannes Stefan. One for his 100 franc surety dated April 27 and another from the same date for 11 francs, 40 cents for passage from Port la Vacca (Port Lavaca). Signed Johannes Stefan on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro of Paris."

Receipt for 25 francs, 45 cents paid to Johannes Haller, to be repaid as soon as Haller receives the cash he is expecting from Capt. Luke Falwel. Signed Johannes Haller on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. Henri Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 30 dollars, 80 cents, paid to Charles S. de Montel for expenses incurred in his capacity as a guide for the colonists. Signed Charles S. de Montel on August 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris for my expenses up until today."

Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, concerns nomination of district judge. Mentions Amos Clark and murderer David L. Ray.

Copy of a compilation of items lost by citizens in Laredo on December 9, 1842.