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[Document stating that Huth no longer works for Castro, October 16, 1846] (open access)

[Document stating that Huth no longer works for Castro, October 16, 1846]

Document notice stating that Huth no longer works for Castro or the Texas Colonisation Company of Antwerp and that interested parties should contact Castro directly.
Date: October 16, 1846
Creator: Van Dessel, Charles
Object Type: Legal Document
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
[Clipping from Courrier D'Alsace, Cinquiéme année, No. 118] (open access)

[Clipping from Courrier D'Alsace, Cinquiéme année, No. 118]

Clipping from a newsletter dated October 1, 1846 that includes a letter from Huth & Co stating that Texas has good soil, the climate is healthy and all are thriving and states that Pfanner must have been motivated by something other than truth to say such bad things about Texas in his previously published letter. The writer goes on to explain the process of distributing land and refrains from explaining why Pfanner's last letter was written from Mexico and not Texas. Sign by Huth & Co. on September 24, 1846 in Neufreystaedt. Letters and articles are translated into German.
Date: October 1, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Didaskalia No. 263 of 23rd September 1846 (open access)

From the Didaskalia No. 263 of 23rd September 1846

Excerpt from the Didaskalia claiming that the colonists bound for Castroville has been "seduced" by Castro. Once they arrived in Texas had no help from him and were dying of thirst and hunger. Dated September 23, 1846.
Date: September 23, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 105, September 4, 1846 (open access)

Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 105, September 4, 1846

Newsletter dated September 1, 1846 with a letter from Vicar Pfanner published on September 1, 1846. The newspaper has requested the truth about the settlement in Texas. Pfanner discusses how he had to leave his own people for Mexico, which is where he is writing from since he claims letters sent from Texas get destroyed if they aren't positive. Pfanner's opinion is that Texas only offers opportunities for already well-to-do settlers. Note from the publisher at end describes their obligation to publish a note refuting the content of Pfanner's letter. The letter and other articles are translated into German.
Date: September 1, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 103, August 27, 1846 (open access)

Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 103, August 27, 1846

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.
Date: August 27, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Concerning the colonization of Texas, August 21, 1846] (open access)

[Concerning the colonization of Texas, August 21, 1846]

Newspaper clipping regarding the colonization of Texas.
Date: August 21, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 9, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 9, 1846]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding trade. Signed Illies & Co. on August 9, 1846 in Galveston.
Date: August 9, 1846
Creator: Illies & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, August 1, 1846] (open access)

[Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, August 1, 1846]

Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, with expenses. Dated August 1, 1846 from Castroville.
Date: August 1, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 21, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 21, 1846]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth with details about transporting the new immigrants. Signed Illies & Co. on July 21, 1846 in Galveston.
Date: July 21, 1846
Creator: Illies & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 9, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 9, 1846]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth urging him to send carts to fetch immigrants to Castroville. Signed Illies & Co. on July 9, 1846 in Galveston.
Date: July 9, 1846
Creator: Illies & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, June 18, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, June 18, 1846]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regretting to say that some letters have not arrived, as the postal system is not satisfactory. He also lists several ships carrying emigrants. Signed Illies & Co. on June 18, 1846 in Galveston.
Date: June 18, 1846
Creator: Illies & Co.
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, 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 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
[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 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
[Letters from Ludwig Huth and A. Paravicini to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 3, 1846] (open access)

[Letters from Ludwig Huth and A. Paravicini to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 3, 1846]

Letters from [Ludwig] Huth and A. Paravicini to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth. Letter from Huth recommends several new colonists. Letter from Paravicini recommending the same immigrants as Huth and wishing him good luck and good health. Signed by Huth and A. Paravicini on April 3, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: April 3, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig & Paravicini, A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 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
Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas (open access)

Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas

Promotional pamphlet discussing promises of Texas as a new land to settle Germans in and the logistical requirements for a prospective emigrant to move there with the Adelsverein. The pamphlet also details exactly what support the society will give immigrants in travel and supplies.
Date: February 7, 1846
Creator: Verein zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History