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[Document giving power of attorney to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1843] (open access)

[Document giving power of attorney to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1843]

Document giving power of attorney to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth in case of the absence of Castro's agents in Galveston and San Antonio de Bexar upon their arrival in Texas. Signed Hr. Castro on October 15, 1843 in Paris.
Date: October 15, 1843
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope on which is written "Confidential Orders," October 15, 1843] (open access)

[Envelope on which is written "Confidential Orders," October 15, 1843]

Envelope, on which is written "Confidential Orders... To be opened in case of the absence of Messrs. E. Martin & Laude & Phené".
Date: October 15, 1843
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843] (open access)

[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]

Confidential document addressed to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth from H[enr]i Castro informing Huth what he should do if the representatives in Galveston and San Antonio are not there to meet him. Signed Hi. Castro on October 25, 1843 from Antwerp.
Date: October 25, 1843
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843] (open access)

[Document for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843]

Document for [Ferdinand] Louis Huth making him Director of the expedition of the colonists aboard the Jean Key. Castro tells him whom to trust, that he should do business in cash or barter only and that if needs an aide, he should ask Mr. Bourgeois. Castro tells him that he should invest in moss and cattle. He also includes, on page 3, a dispatch to Anson Jones, Secretary of State. Signed by Hi. Castro on October 27, 1843 in Antwerp.
Date: October 27, 1843
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro, November 14, 1844] (open access)

[Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro, November 14, 1844]

Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro regarding land, care of the colony, and communication in Castro's absence. Dated November 14, 1844 in Castroville.
Date: November 14, 1844
Creator: Huth, Louis
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document giving Ferdinand Louis Huth instructions regarding the running of the colony] (open access)

[Document giving Ferdinand Louis Huth instructions regarding the running of the colony]

Document giving [Ferdinand Louis Huth] instructions regarding the running of the colony while Huth is absent. He covers the building of his house, distribution of borrowed oxen and land, contracts and supplies for Mr. Bourgeois. Unsigned, undated.
Date: unknown
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844] (open access)

[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]

Document putting forth the contract between Huth and Castro detailing what is expected of Huth and what Castro will give him in return for services rendered. Signed Hr. Castro and Louis Huth in Castroville on November 20, 1844.
Date: November 20, 1844
Creator: unknown
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
[List of documents received from Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 27, 1846] (open access)

[List of documents received from Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 27, 1846]

List of documents received from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth, including contracts, receipts and lists. Signed Ch. Van Dessel on October 27, 1846 in Castroville.
Date: October 27, 1846
Creator: Van Dessel, Charles
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for delivery of two account books, October 28, 1846] (open access)

[Receipt for delivery of two account books, October 28, 1846]

Receipt for delivery of two account books from Huth to Castro, with dates and descriptions for both books. Signed Chs. Van Dessel on October 28, 1846 in Castroville.
Date: October 28, 1846
Creator: Van Dessel, Charles
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document granting Auguste Huth power of attorney for Charles Emile Huth] (open access)

[Document granting Auguste Huth power of attorney for Charles Emile Huth]

Document stating that Auguste Huth is granted power of attorney for Charles Emile Huth in order that he may withdraw all dividends from the company "le Phenix" in Charles Huth's name. Francois Guilbeau acting as notary public. Signatures and dates left blank.
Date: unknown
Creator: Guilbeau, Francois
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chart showing days of the months, 1832] (open access)

[Chart showing days of the months, 1832]

Chart showing days of the months and which day of the year they correspond to. Dated 1832. Table of days & numbers, from the 1st January to the 30th June.
Date: 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Study materials] (open access)

[Study materials]

Study materials. Gives examples of adjective placement in relation to nouns and shows how the meaning can change depending on placement.
Date: unknown
Creator: Huth, Louis
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet of Verse] (open access)

[Booklet of Verse]

Booklet of verse containing poems in French and German. Titles include: "Manners, a poem", "The Little Man Who's Piss'd", "I am a woman by nature", "Weep with me oh you nightly still rhymes" (signed by R.L.), "A heart that is suffering torment", "Love note", "Having once young man chosen the friends of your beloved", "What are you missing, oh my heart", and a poem from an unknown woman addressed to Wilhelm.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of names and financial information] (open access)

[List of names and financial information]

List of names and financial information with a note at the bottom that the writer could take cash or merchandise for the balance.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A note about silk ribbon] (open access)

[A note about silk ribbon]

A note about silk ribbon in any color except black, 15 yards.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document containing notes about debts and credits] (open access)

[Document containing notes about debts and credits]

Document containing notes about debts and credits and items out on loan titled "Folder H notes".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document containing a list of items] (open access)

[Document containing a list of items]

Document containing a list of items, including a table, chairs, plates, cups, etc., with some of the items checked off.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Payment deadlines] (open access)

[Payment deadlines]

Detailed explanation of how to determine payment deadlines.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of emigrants who left Bremen bound for Castroville (open access)

List of emigrants who left Bremen bound for Castroville

List of emigrants who left Bremen bound for Castroville.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Long open letter to the people of Castroville] (open access)

[Long open letter to the people of Castroville]

Long open letter to the people of Castroville explaining all the alleged transgressions of Huth. This document appears to be a rebuttal to a document by Huth.
Date: unknown
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document stating details about Texas and Castroville] (open access)

[Document stating details about Texas and Castroville]

Document stating details about Texas, Castroville, farming, livestock, domestic help, the landscape and economic future of Texas. Signed [A.] C.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poem about General Bertrand, September 26, 1830] (open access)

[Poem about General Bertrand, September 26, 1830]

Poem about General Bertrand written by Cath.
Date: September 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poem
System: The Portal to Texas History
Poem about Nemorin and Estelle (open access)

Poem about Nemorin and Estelle

Poem about Nemorin and Estelle.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poem
System: The Portal to Texas History