Newsletter dated August 7, 1845 discussing the political implications of Texas joining the United States. Articles are presented in both French and German. Also included is a letter signed by Henri Castro regarding unsigned and blank contracts, dated July 31, 1845 in Neufreystaedt, and a time table for travel from the Grand Duchy of Baden.

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing that he has won his lawsuit. He instructs him to have Dr. Cupples go to Galveston to meet Mr. Maqueray and route the new colonists through Corpus Christi. He includes details of Huth's appointment as Director and three other commissions. A postscript states that Mr. Maqueray will be unable to leave and a replacement must be found. Signed Hr. Castro on August 15, 1845 in Antwerp.

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] expressing sadness and astonishment that all of [Louis'] property was stolen on the journey, asking why Vicar Pfanner hasn't written, and expressing surprise that Philip Schneider turned out to be so ungrateful. He also asks after various colonists and tells him that until the stock company for the colony is established, he will not use Louis' name in connection with it. Signed "Your dear and faithful father Huth" in August 1845. Also, Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] expressing surprise that he has been without news for so long. He includes new prices for passage to the colony according to the new prospectus. He discusses political and financial aspects of the colonization. Unsigned, possibly incomplete. Dated August 31, 1845 in Neufreystaedt.

Republic of Texas treasury warrant 11 August 1845.

Copy of the minutes from the election that took place in Laredo.

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, acknowledging word of having sent four men as spies to Bexar.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Laredo Alcalde Ramón, informing him that the soldiers from the barracks in Laredo will be present to vote next week.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that the United States has annexed Texas and Mexico plans to declare war. Bravo also says that they should prepare and all help and supplies will be sent.

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that he did not tell him why the parish priest is leaving for Monterrey. Martinez requests he let him know if he will be gone for some time some time so I can send a replacement.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him of a group of Indians is in the Cañón de Gomas. Bravo orders the alcalde to attack them on their return trip.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that all captured wild animals should be turned in to the proper authorities.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo alcalde, requesting he send men to find out what is going on in Bexar.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that the soldier Juan Ortiz has been tried for robbery and will be punished.

Letter from Alcalde Ramón to Juzgado Vela, informing him that Several ranchers are actually pursuing Indians.

Letter from Juzgado Vela to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that Apolonio Ramírez has delivered the summary and the prisoner Encarnación Delgado.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that all captured wild animals should be turned over to the military.

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Letter from the Laredo electoral commission to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that Basilio Benavides has been elected as an official in town.

Letter from Agustin Soto, the local tax collector, to Alcalde Ramón, acknowledging he has received four pesos and 6 reales.

Letter from Juzgado Blas María Garza to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that Bonifacio de la Garza has fled from his location; he owes Garza 165.

Letter from Mariano Arista to the Laredo alcalde, calling all citizens to arms against the United States. He warns that frontier towns like Laredo should be especially prepared; 3,000 soldiers are coming to their defense.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that Luis Carvapal, from Texas, stayed at the house of Nepumoceno Sanches. According to Bravo, when orders were sent for him to report to the barracks, Mrs. Sanches said he had gone out; apparently he fled. Mrs. Sanches says that she should be punished for lying and helping him escape.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that 80 Comanches under Bosunagua and Santana have joined the Lipans and Tancaugues and are heading toward Laredo.

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that three men reported seeing enemy troops in Corpus Christi. Bravo says he has given them permission to go back and observe their movements.