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[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 25, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 25, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth informing him of letters he sent previously and letting him know that they have just now received several of Louis' letters sent with Nick Haby dated October 5, 6 and 9. Signed by Huth on March 25, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: March 25, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 15, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 15, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth introducing him to the bearer of the letter and recommending him and his family as hard working people. He also states that Castro will be leaving for Texas in early April and he is anxious to see if Castro will settle his accounts with him before he goes. Signed by Huth on March 15, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: March 15, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from sisters Marie and Caroline Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 9, 1845 and March 6, 1845] (open access)

[Letters from sisters Marie and Caroline Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 9, 1845 and March 6, 1845]

Letter from sister Marie to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] letting him know how pleased they are to get his letters and wish that he could be there. She also mentions that Germany is trying to unite Protestant and Catholic churches. Signed Marie on December 9, 1845. With letter from Caroline Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] asking him about his home and whether he has received the household linens and garden seeds. She also asks him to send potato sprouts. Signed Caroline Huth on March 6 possibly in 1845 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1845-03-06/1845-12-09
Creator: Huth, Marie & Huth, Caroline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 11, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 11, 1845]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth informing him of a cousin who will be emigrating to Texas shortly. Signed by Huth on November 11, 1845 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: November 11, 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 31, 1845] (open access)

[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 31, 1845]

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.
Date: August 31, 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 14, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 14, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth regarding Louis' ability to give advice and a helping hand to the colonists and recommending to him one J. C. Held, who will be arriving in advance of his family. Signed by Huth on April 14, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: April 14, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 16, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 16, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] in which he discusses new colonists on their way to Texas, financial matters relating to the colony and how a tile fell on Emil's head. Dated April 16, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Also, recommending a Swiss girl, who will be traveling to the colony, for field and garden help.
Date: April 16, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 19, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 19, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth reiterating his recommendation of the Swiss girl for field and garden help and discussing other colony business. Signed by Huth on April 19, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: April 19, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 9, 1846 and April, 1846] (open access)

[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 9, 1846 and April, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] lamenting the lack of direct correspondence from Louis. He also discusses the financial side of the colony venture. Signed by Huth on March 9, 1846 in Neufreystaedt. Also, partial letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth concerning the hard work of the colonization business and how they don't often leave the office before midnight. Written [March-April 1846] in Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1846-03-09/1846-04
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of his letter and discussing financial matters relating to the colony. He includes several excerpts from letters from Castro. Signed by Huth on May 26, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: May 26, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846]

Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that Castro has already left for Texas and describing ideas for trade. He also mentions the possibility of Louis going into business with a tanner in Deisslingen who may emigrate. Signed August on May 26, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: May 26, 1846
Creator: Huth, August
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 23, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 23, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the negative impact of Pfanner's letter about the colony and how it has made finding colonists harder. He also asks him to have earlier colonists write letters home so that potential colonists will see that all is well. Signed by [Huth] on September 23, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: September 23, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 10] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 10]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth asking him to repay John Riettermann the money he paid for his child's passage, since the child was only two years old. Signed by Huth on October 10, 184[-] in Neufreystaedt.
Date: 184X-10-10
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 12, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 12, 1846]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth stating that they have made the acquaintance of Nick Haby and found him to be a good, honest young man. He says that Haby is leaving for Texas and Albert [Huth] wanted to leave as well, but will have to wait for the next boat. Signed by Huth on October 12, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: October 12, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 21, 1847] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 21, 1847]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his son's lack of communication and expressing his regret regarding the misunderstanding between Louis and Castro. He states that confidence in Castro is waning and discusses Castro's handling of funds for the colony. Huth gives his opinion that only with a friendly relationship with Castro will they be able to successfully attain their goals. He also delivers news of an aunt's death. Signed by Huth on April 21, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: April 21, 1847
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Albert Huth, June 11, 1847] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Albert Huth, June 11, 1847]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Albert [Huth] with note from brother August at beginning. Father refers to several previous letters and acknowledges receipt of letters from Albert. He gives his opinion that D'Hanis is not the right man for his position and states that Rogeron would be better. He then goes on to discuss financial matters. Signed by Huth on June 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: June 11, 1847
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to his son Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 9, 1847] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to his son Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 9, 1847]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his son [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth]. He copies a letter of praise sent home by newcomers to Castroville. He discusses the purchase of 4000 acres in Castroville and Louis' demand to the Association for the 320 acres promised him. Several letters in French are included in the text. Also, he writes about Castro's sale of 40,000 acres that came as a surprise to him and his hopes that the colony will fare better than Albert anticipated. Signed "Your faithful father Huth" in Neufreystaedt and dated July 9, 1847.
Date: July 9, 1847
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to his sons, July 24, 1847] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to his sons, July 24, 1847]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his sons, [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert Huth. Contains a transcribed copy of a letter from D'Hanis & Co. dated July 15, 1847 from Antwerp. He inquires about Louis' legal action involving Castro and hopes that Albert will be able to live in harmony with Castro, despite Castro's inconsiderate actions. Signed Father Huth and dated July 24, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: July 24, 1847
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis, April 24, 1848] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis, April 24, 1848]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] commending him for looking after Mr. Guilbeau's business in his absence and hoping he is able to secure employment in his firm. He also hopes that Albert will be able to be employed as well. He then goes on to speak of the unexpected revolution in France and how it has spread across Europe. He also asks him to inquire about their land and how they will legally be able to sell it off in small parcels. He continues to discuss the business of colonization. Signed by Huth on April 24, 1848 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: April 24, 1848
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denkschrift (open access)

Denkschrift

Memorandum discussing the state of things in Texas including obstacles they had overcome as well as the promise of future immigration.
Date: May 12, 1851
Creator: Hermann, Prince of Wied
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die thätigkeit des somite's seit dem leiten Bericht vom 15 May D.F. Beteffrend (open access)

Die thätigkeit des somite's seit dem leiten Bericht vom 15 May D.F. Beteffrend

Report from a committee reporting on progress with obtaining unrestricted ownership of the Fisher-Miller Grant from the state of Texas. The report repeatedly mentions the Adelsverein's debts in Texas.
Date: August 7, 1849
Creator: Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prioritäts-Obligation des Vereins zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas über 500 gulden im 24 1/2 gulden fuss. (open access)

Prioritäts-Obligation des Vereins zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas über 500 gulden im 24 1/2 gulden fuss.

Pamphlet explaining the regulations regarding installments made by shareholders and their entitlement to shares of the society's assets.
Date: July 1, 1850
Creator: Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beilage zu no. 41 des herzoglich rassischen Allgemeinen Intelligenzblatts (open access)

Beilage zu no. 41 des herzoglich rassischen Allgemeinen Intelligenzblatts

Resolution of the passed petition by the Adelsverein to change certain statutes. The appendix to the society's statutes replacing the ones originally written in 1844 are then listed.
Date: October 12, 1850
Creator: Ducal Rassauian Interior Ministry Department
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vortrag die Beschaffung der Fonds Betr (open access)

Vortrag die Beschaffung der Fonds Betr

Report on the condition of funds, which the General Agent Bene submitted on Jan 22, 1850, for partial provision of the Adelsverein in Texas.
Date: 1850~
Creator: Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History