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.

Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] insisting that the soil be plowed and sown. He informs him that arrival of emigrants is increasing and supplies will be important. He states that annexation is likely.

Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding payment of drafts. He also states his opinion that Higginbottom "deserves a scalding" for not delivering bacon and mail on time.

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.

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding trade. Signed Illies & Co. on August 9, 1846 in Galveston.

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding merchandise. They inform him that they've double-checked the cost of powder, were not able to get any tobacco of the same brand and replaced on type of tin with another. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 9, 1856 in New Orleans.

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.

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.

Letter from Mary Russell Harris to L. Huth & Sons regarding a bill that she is not able to pay at the moment.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying a plane to San Antonio with a diversion to Hondo, recent correspondence, and new britches. Typed on the back of a 5th Ferrying Group "memorandum receipt."