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[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, November, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to Henri Castro giving account of his arrival in Texas with the colonists, how he procured food and funds and describing how they took possession of his goods in his absence. He ends with an account of his financial standing and stating that if he is called back to his post he will come. Pages 200 and 201 (front) of letter book.
Date:
November 1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro, written in an account book. He describes happenings in the settlement, including issues with the cows, one man (Dreyher) who is missing, some stolen horses and various issues relating to the colonists. Pages 201 (verso), 202, and 203 (recto) of letter book.
Date:
1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro, written in an account book. The writer describes happenings in the settlement, including issues with the cows, one man (Dreyher) who is missing, some stolen horses and various issues relating to the colonists. On same page, letter from W. Elliot in San Antonio written on 1844/12/04 regarding finances and a cart with meal and bacon that has not arrived yet. Also on same page, the beginning of another letter to Castro, written 1844/12/13. Page 203, verso, of letter book. Continuation of letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro explaining troubles with hired help and relating that the wagons carrying bacon and meal finally arrived after he had to hire someone else to transport the goods. Huth also states that he received a letter from Dreher, who was feared dead, and that he will be returning. Pages 203 (recto), 204, and 205 (recto) of letter book.
Date:
1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively, October 9, 1844]
Two letters from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively. Originals in English, text crossed out. Page 205, verso, of letter book.
Date:
October 9, 1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipts and other writing on page 206 of letter book]
Receipt for 15 bushels meal and 686 lbs. bacon from Higgenbotham. Receipt for 12 bushels meal Elliot furnished Higgenbotham. Note to ask Elliot for one sack salt at first opportunity. Also, other various writings to W. Elliot and Antonio Locmare, originally in English, some crossed out. Page 206 of letter book.
Date:
October 1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and Dr. Cupples, October, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro explaining the need for more oxen and another wagon. He quotes a letter from Elliot regarding cash and discusses the families moving out of the barn into houses. Also contains letter to Dr. Cupples regarding the need for him to pay back the cash advanced to him. Pages 206 (verso), 207, and 208 (recto) of letter book.
Date:
October 1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, October, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro. He first discusses the states of finances relating to Elliot and Callaghan and laments that he has not enough cash to purchase the necessary supplies but he states that he purchased two cows and a wagon. He also says that Mr. Solms and his wife have arrived and will be getting their fathers to come also. Also, letter to W. Elliot regarding two dollars' worth of bacon. Also, document regarding their lack of flour and asking someone to bring some next week. Pages 208 (verso), 209, and 210 (recto) of letter book.
Date:
October 1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to H. Addiks and Henri Castro, March 27, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Sh] [B] H. Addiks regarding a "sorrowful and punishable scene" that took place in his house, written in English. Also, beginning of letter from [Huth] to Castro. Page 215 of letter book. Continuation of letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro explaining that he is ill and has no time to convalesce because of his duties. In this letter he discusses the rising price of corn, dissent among some of the colonists, his lack of appropriate housing, a theft, the murder of a colonist name Wolf, his relationship with his father and distribution of land, among other topics. Pages 215 (verso), 216, 217, 218, 219, and 220 (recto) of letter book.
Date:
March 27, 1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth Henri Castro, April 12, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro in which he says that he is enclosing letters from colonists and discussing the crops. Page 220, verso, of letter book.
Date:
April 12, 1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pages 221 and 212 of letter book]
Page 221 of letter book on which is written several financial notes and the start of a letter, possibly to Castro, regarding the annexation of Texas. Page 222, recto, of letter book on which is written a continuation of a letter to Castro and several financial notes.
Date:
1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to his father, Ludwig Huth, May 3, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to his father, L[udwig] Huth about the situation with Castro, his financial difficulty, the legal action he took against two colonists and his realization that if he had been able to foresee the unpleasant sides of his job he would not have taken it on for $10 a day. Pages 222, verso, and 223 of letter book.
Date:
May 3, 1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, June 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro informing him how much he is needed in Castroville in order for it to succeed. He also discusses the crops and election of a cowboy to tend the growing number of cows. Also, a financial note at top date 1845/06/03. Pages 224, verso, and 225 of letter book.
Date:
June 1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, June 1845 and July 14, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro regarding a new expedition of colonists. Several small notes regarding sent letters and financial matters interspersed. Pages 226 of letter book. Also first part of letter to W. Elliot dates 1845/07/14 regarding financial matters. Page 226, verso, of letter book. Page 227 of letter book containing last half of letter from [Huth] to W. Elliot regarding financial matters. Also, various notes regarding finances and purchasing supplies.
Date:
1845-06/1845-07-14
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb and F. Guilbeau, September 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb apologizing for the delay and correcting several errors in the bill of sale in their last letter. Also includes beginning of letter to F. Guilbeau of same date, regarding items for sale. Pages 227, verso, and 228 of letter book.
Date:
September 1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, October 5, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro in which Huth expresses his belief that Castro would be coming soon and reiterating that his presence is necessary for the colony's success. He also discusses the colonists and the declaration of war by Mexico and his belief that it will be nothing to worry about. Pages 230 (verso), 231, and 232 (recto) of letter book.
Date:
October 5, 1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Mr. Macquinay]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to Mr. Macquinay expressing his hope that Mazquinay is well and has arrived in Galveston. He goes on to discuss the new batch of colonists and what expenditures they will require until they are self-sufficient. Page 232, verso, of letter book.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Page 236 of letter book]
Page 236 of letter book contains short notes regarding letter to Castro, Martin and Cobb and brief notes regarding financial matters. Page 236, verso, of letter book contains several short notes to Castro, Martin and Cobb, and J. H. Illies & Co.
Date:
1846
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to J. H. Illies & Co., October 6, 1846]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to J. H. Illies & Co. informing him that Castro has arrived and taken over the colonization business. He also discusses provisions and finances. Also included second letter to same recipient dated 1846/10/16 asking them to use the most recent prices for his bill since some items have decreased. Page 237 of letter book.
Date:
October 6, 1846
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1846, with other notes, September 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enr]i Castro informing him that he has closed out his daily accounts and asking him to take care of various financial matters. Page 238, recto, of letter book. On page 238, verso, of letter book on which is written some information regarding provisions and notifying the public that he is no longer an employee of Castro or the Antwerp Society for Texas Colonization.
Date:
1844-09/1846
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Page 239 of letter book]
Page 239 of letter book. Blank except for page number. Page 239, verso, of letter book on which is written information regarding provisions, possibly from September 1844, and part of a letter to [Castro].
Date:
September 1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 15, 1843]
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the quality and quantity of the colonists and hoping to improve both.
Date:
November 15, 1843
Creator:
Castro, Henri
System:
The Portal to Texas History