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[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 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
Nachricht für Auswanderer (open access)

Nachricht für Auswanderer

Newspaper clipping regarding the settlement in Texas. First portion (front side) is signed by W. D'Hanis & Co. and dated March 1846 from Antwerp. Second portion (front side) mentions Haby's return to Europe to take his family back to Texas and is signed Huth & Co. and dated March 25, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Second clipping (reverse side) has two sections: First section is part of a letter commending the character of a vicar. The second section relates the story of four lumberjacks who found a stash of gold presumed buried during the French Revolution. They turned it over to the owner of the land, who had it distributed amongst the poor of the community. The third, and last, section contains various small news items.
Date: March 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping with article by Hr. Castro, February 24, 1846] (open access)

[Clipping with article by Hr. Castro, February 24, 1846]

Parts of a newspaper, possibly published in Mannheim by Fr. Moritz H‚hner. Announcements dated between February 25 and March 2, 1846. Article by Hr. Castro signed on February 24, 1846 in Antwerp.
Date: 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December, 1845]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a fire and damage caused. Signed by Huth possibly in December 1845.
Date: December 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
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
Courrier du Haut-Rhin. 4ne Année, No. 65, August 7, 1845 (open access)

Courrier du Haut-Rhin. 4ne Année, No. 65, August 7, 1845

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.
Date: August 7, 1845
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 15, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 15, 1845]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him that Johann George Young is asking them to hold the boat for him and that there are 31 people in the expedition.
Date: April 15, 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 14, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 14, 1845]

Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him of the birth of his son. He gives his opinion that the annexation of Texas might make operations easier on their end. He asks him to write and reminds him in a postscript written later that if he is to write on the subject of Althenheim or Marie to please use another sheet of paper so as not to offend his Mary.
Date: April 14, 1845
Creator: Huth, August
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April, 1845]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the long, cold winter and the annexation of Texas to the United States. Letter is dated 1845-04-12 or 1845-04-14.
Date: April 1845
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 to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1845] (open access)

[Letter to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1845]

Letter possibly from [August Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] telling him about the long, cold winter and asking him to tell him what the colonists are planting and what kind of soil there is in Castroville. With an excerpt from an article published in the Journal of Frankfurt regarding German settlement in Texas.
Date: March 5, 1845
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March, 1845]

Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the impending birth of his child.
Date: March 1845
Creator: Huth, August
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 28, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 28, 1845]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] detailing which letters have been received, sent and answered. He goes on to discuss in detail a financial disagreement themselves and a friend of Castro's in Paris. He asks several questions regarding the land in Texas and discusses the unusually long, severe winter and how it has affected their colonization plans. A copy of a letter from someone in Altdorf stating that a widow had returned from Texas and was telling everyone how horrible it was and how her husband starved to death. As a result, few colonists were willing to come from her town. He also discusses Pfanner's plans and a financial disagreement with Isabelle.
Date: February 28, 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document regarding the founding of Castroville] (open access)

[Document regarding the founding of Castroville]

Document regarding the founding of Castroville on the banks of the Medina in the province of San Antonio de Bexar. Gives potential emigrants information about price of passage, cost of farm animals in Texas, and lists items emigrating families should bring with them, including kitchen utensils, farming implements, seeds and other items.
Date: 1845
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jesuit sermon, 1845] (open access)

[Jesuit sermon, 1845]

Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.
Date: 1845
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 18, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 18, 1844]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] expressing the sacrifice he had to make in order to get the expedition of 200 colonists off. His health suffered greatly because of the stress. He also discusses several individuals who took advantage of colonists by tricking them into paying them their passage money. Includes a list of items sent on the last boat: sickles, harness, string, wine vinegar, etc. Unsigned. Dated December 18, 1844 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: December 18, 1844
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 28, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 28, 1844]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] in which he tells of the preparation for the large expedition of colonists including Rev. Pfanner. He lists other people with whom Louis might want to make acquaintance. Unsigned. Dated November 28, 1844 in Mannheim.
Date: November 28, 1844
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter regarding colonization in Texas, November 16, 1844] (open access)

[Letter regarding colonization in Texas, November 16, 1844]

Letter regarding colonization in Texas.
Date: November 16, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document listing items chargeable to Mr. Castro and Mr. Huth's account, September 11, 1844] (open access)

[Document listing items chargeable to Mr. Castro and Mr. Huth's account, September 11, 1844]

Document listing items chargeable to Mr. Castro and Mr. Huth's account, including horses and corn. Signed John Rohm and dated September 11, 1844 in San Antonio.
Date: September 11, 1844
Creator: Rohm, John
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May, 1844]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him that Maas wanted to leave on the Ocean but met a woman and got married and so will be leaving on the Marie Jeannette. He states that the new batch of emigrants is full of good hardworking people.
Date: May 1844
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 7, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 7, 1844]

Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him that he has spoken to Castro about the terrible position Louis found himself in when he arrived in Galveston and did not find any agents awaiting him. He lets Louis know that if things don't work out in Texas, he is welcome to come back.
Date: April 7, 1844
Creator: Huth, August
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844] (open access)

[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844]

Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell regarding passage to Texas. Signed by all parties on March 22, 1844 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: March 22, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History