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[Document concerning Slasi Albrecht's travel to Texas, October 9 and October 26, 1843] (open access)

[Document concerning Slasi Albrecht's travel to Texas, October 9 and October 26, 1843]

Document describing how Slasi Albrecht will have to pawn his goods for the 45 francs given him as an advance to help pay his expense for travel to Texas. Signed Slasi Albrecht in Neufreystaedt on October 9, 1843. Receipt of francs acknowledge below and signed by Albrecht in Antwerp on October 26, 1843.
Date: 1843-10-09/1843-10-26
Creator: Albrecht, Slasi
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Physisch-Politische Karte von Nord-America.

Map shows ocean currents in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and the Gulf of Mexico; shows independent Texas. Includes notes, charts of geographical and population statistics for countries in North America. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:10,300,000].
Date: 1846
Creator: Arrowsmith, John, 1790-1873
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1] (open access)

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1]

This German text is the first of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2] (open access)

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2]

This German text is the second of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3] (open access)

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3]

This German text is the third of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Freiheitskampf in Texas im Jahr 1836 (open access)

Freiheitskampf in Texas im Jahr 1836

Ehrenberg's account of his participation in the Goliad Massacre and the Texas Revolution.
Date: 1844
Creator: Ehrenberg, Herman
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mann's plan of parts of farm lots nos. 13 and 17 [Buffalo, New York]

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Buffalo, New York street names, block and lot numbers, ownership, railroad line bounded by Emslie, Howard, and East Streets, Little Buffalo Creek, and the hydraulic canal. Includes notes. Cadastral map. Scale [1:1200].
Date: [1840..1860]
Creator: Emslie, Peter
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico, Mittel-America, Texas

Map shows major cities and areas of Native American habitation in the southern half of the continental United States, Mexican states, Central America, and Texas. Texas boundary lines are to the Rio Grande. Includes legend; indexes to Mexican states, Central American countries, and mountains south of the twenty degree line of latitude. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale: [ca. 1:12,220,000].
Date: [1840..1860]
Creator: Flemming, C. (Carl), 1806-1878
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abschied von der Alten Welt: Eine Abschieds-Predigt, gehalten zu Kölzow in Mecklenburg-Schwerin am XX. S. n. Tr. 1845 (open access)

Abschied von der Alten Welt: Eine Abschieds-Predigt, gehalten zu Kölzow in Mecklenburg-Schwerin am XX. S. n. Tr. 1845

Fuchs' farewell sermon to his congregation in Germany, retiring from the ministry and leaving for Texas.
Date: 1845
Creator: Fuchs, Adolph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Binder's Collection: Minnie Greene, Book 1]

Bound compilation of sheet music. The dates of publication range between 1840 and 1880, and most of the publishers' imprints were located in New York or Philadelphia, along with several other locations. Discard stamps from the Columbus, Ohio public library, and a stamp for R.B. McAdow, Music Dealer in the same city suggest the compiler's residence was also there; the name Minnie S. Greene is written in pencil on the first page of music. Page 127 of the scan, or 114 of the music, is also inscribed "Presented to Minnie Greene."
Date: 1840/1880
Creator: Greene, Minnie S.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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
[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 August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 6, 1843] (open access)

[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 6, 1843]

Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding several boxes being shipped to Louis and the party of emigrants leaving the following day.
Date: December 6, 1843
Creator: Huth, August
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 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
[Document signed by Louis Huth January 3, 1847] (open access)

[Document signed by Louis Huth January 3, 1847]

Document signed by Louis Huth and dated January 3, 1847 in Castroville.
Date: January 3, 1847
Creator: Huth, Louis
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844]

Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro regarding difficulties with some laborers. The election resulted in five men being chosen as Colonel, Lt. Colonel, Captain and 1st and 2nd Lieutenants. He also shares that an axle was broken on a cart and it has not rained. Pages 210, verso, and 211, recto, of letter book. Page 211, verso, of letter book contains various small segments of letters and notes.
Date: 1844-01/1845-01
Creator: Huth, Louis
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 Ferdinand Louis and Albert Huth, October 11, 1847] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis and Albert Huth, October 11, 1847]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert [Huth] questioning why he has not received responses yet. Included is a copy of a letter from the widow of Anton Gsell certifying that she is, in fact, his widow. He also mentioned a new law that would restrict who could deal with the immigration business. Signed by Huth on October 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: October 11, 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
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, 1843] (open access)

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

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth.
Date: 1843-uu-22
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 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 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