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[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, September 15, 1843] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 15, 1843]

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the colonization business. He states that August is leaving for Strasburg to meet some colonists.
Date: September 15, 1843
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
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 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
[Letters from Ludwig and August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 21, 1844 and April 12, 1844] (open access)

[Letters from Ludwig and August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 21, 1844 and April 12, 1844]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding Casette's refusal to marry. He also tells him that he is sending Philipp Schneider, a gardener, at his own expense and that he is to work Huth's land until his passage is repaid. Mr. Reigert is taking grape sprouts to Texas and hopes to make wine. At the end is a short letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding two boxes of wicker and that Maas has gotten married.
Date: 1844
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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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, 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, 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 Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth sympathizing with Huth's hard times, giving his negative opinion of Castro, discussing the great sums of money Castro owes him and asking if Huth can prevent the colonists from cutting down pecan trees that need centuries to grow. Signed Illies & Co. on October 13, 1849 in New Orleans.
Date: October 13, 1849
Creator: Illies & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 14, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 14, 1850]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth discussing Castro's deceptive ways and various legal and financial troubles. Signed Illies & Co. on September 14, 1850 in New Braunfels.
Date: September 14, 1850
Creator: Illies & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Klappenbach to Mr. Ls. Huth, April 21, 1857] (open access)

[Letter from A. Klappenbach to Mr. Ls. Huth, April 21, 1857]

Letter from A. Klappenbach to Mr. Ls. Huth regarding a shipment of rafter and wood for sheathing. Dated April 21, 1857 from Castroville. Signed A. Klappenbach of James Montel & Co.
Date: April 21, 1857
Creator: Klappenbach, A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Menger to L. Huth, November 16, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from S. Menger to L. Huth, November 16, 1855]

Letter from S. Menger to L. Huth informing him that he is sending soap. Dated November 16, 1855 from Castroville and signed S. Menger.
Date: November 16, 1855
Creator: Menger, S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Menger to Mr. Huth, January 4, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from S. Menger to Mr. Huth, January 4, 1856]

Letter from S. Menger to Mr. Huth regarding a shipment of soap and asking about Castro's planned action against him to take half of his 640 acres. Dated January 4, 1856 from San Antonio. Sign S. Menger.
Date: January 4, 1856
Creator: Menger, S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Marriage announcement for Ludwig Huth and Dorothea Breithauptin, August 18, 1778] (open access)

[Marriage announcement for Ludwig Huth and Dorothea Breithauptin, August 18, 1778]

Poetic marriage announcement announcing the marriage of Ludwig Huth to Dorothea Breithauptin on August 18, 1778. Written by J. H. Rehberger.
Date: August 18, 1778
Creator: Rehberger, J. H.
Object Type: Poem
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
Land - Verkauf in Nord-Amerika (open access)

Land - Verkauf in Nord-Amerika

Document regarding the sale of lands in the Medina District. Discusses location and price of lands, as well as the procedure for procuring property. It mentions the price of livestock. Also discussed are possible reasons why the land was not settled earlier, if it's as desirable as they say it is. Signed by J. E. Rump on September 1, 1848 in Bremen. Includes a section informing people to apply to Huth & Co. if they want to acquire already surveyed lands under favorable conditions.
Date: September 1, 1848
Creator: Rump, J. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Agreement between Ferdinand Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler, December 3, 1853] (open access)

[Agreement between Ferdinand Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler, December 3, 1853]

Document containing an agreement between [Ferdinand] Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler regarding a tract of Huth's land that will be farmed by Hutzler for one season. Signed by Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler on December 3, 1853 in Castroville.
Date: December 3, 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History