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Erinnerung (open access)

Erinnerung

Collection of published poems by various authors.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hoffmann, Heffter & Co.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 10] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 10]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth asking him to repay John Riettermann the money he paid for his child's passage, since the child was only two years old. Signed by Huth on October 10, 184[-] in Neufreystaedt.
Date: 184X-10-10
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Insel-Hotel to H. Kempner, July 23, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Insel-Hotel to H. Kempner, July 23, 1956]

Letter from Insel-Hotel to H. Kempner discussing hotel reservations and plans for arrival at the Insel-Hotel.
Date: July 23, 1956
Creator: Insel-Hotel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Insel-Hotel to Continental-American Travel Inc., May 24, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Insel-Hotel to Continental-American Travel Inc., May 24, 1956]

Letter from Insel-Hotel to Continental-American Travel, Inc., confirming a reservation for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner and Miss Gladys Kempner for the night of September 7th.
Date: May 24, 1956
Creator: Insel-Hotel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Medical Services, September 26, 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for Medical Services, September 26, 1955]

Invoice for doctor's visit from Dr. Dietrich Schlüter, including a diagnosis for Daniel W. Kempner of curvature of the spine and shortness of breath.
Date: September 26, 1955
Creator: Schlüter, Dietrich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Insel Hotel to H. Kempner, July 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Insel Hotel to H. Kempner, July 31, 1956]

Letter from Insel Hotel to H. Kempner discussing hotel arrangements for H. Kempner's stay at Insel-Hotel.
Date: July 31, 1955
Creator: Insel-Hotel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hundert Jahre Frauenbewegung In Deutschland (open access)

Hundert Jahre Frauenbewegung In Deutschland

Translation of excerpt from a chapter entitled "First International Contacts after the War" regarding relationships between German, British, and American women's organizations following World War II and the International Congress at South Kortright in October 1946.
Date: April 17, 1952
Creator: Strecker, Gabriele
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From D. W. Kempner to the Firm Aug Schatz & Sohne, March 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter From D. W. Kempner to the Firm Aug Schatz & Sohne, March 4, 1952]

Letter, written in German, from D. W. Kempner to the firm Aug Schatz & Sohne requesting information on manufactured Year Clocks.
Date: March 4, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denkschrift (open access)

Denkschrift

Memorandum discussing the state of things in Texas including obstacles they had overcome as well as the promise of future immigration.
Date: May 12, 1851
Creator: Hermann, Prince of Wied
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beilage zu no. 41 des herzoglich rassischen Allgemeinen Intelligenzblatts (open access)

Beilage zu no. 41 des herzoglich rassischen Allgemeinen Intelligenzblatts

Resolution of the passed petition by the Adelsverein to change certain statutes. The appendix to the society's statutes replacing the ones originally written in 1844 are then listed.
Date: October 12, 1850
Creator: Ducal Rassauian Interior Ministry Department
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prioritäts-Obligation des Vereins zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas über 500 gulden im 24 1/2 gulden fuss. (open access)

Prioritäts-Obligation des Vereins zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas über 500 gulden im 24 1/2 gulden fuss.

Pamphlet explaining the regulations regarding installments made by shareholders and their entitlement to shares of the society's assets.
Date: July 1, 1850
Creator: Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vortrag die Beschaffung der Fonds Betr (open access)

Vortrag die Beschaffung der Fonds Betr

Report on the condition of funds, which the General Agent Bene submitted on Jan 22, 1850, for partial provision of the Adelsverein in Texas.
Date: 1850~
Creator: Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die thätigkeit des somite's seit dem leiten Bericht vom 15 May D.F. Beteffrend (open access)

Die thätigkeit des somite's seit dem leiten Bericht vom 15 May D.F. Beteffrend

Report from a committee reporting on progress with obtaining unrestricted ownership of the Fisher-Miller Grant from the state of Texas. The report repeatedly mentions the Adelsverein's debts in Texas.
Date: August 7, 1849
Creator: Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
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
[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 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 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
[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 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 Huth, April 21, 1847] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 21, 1847]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his son's lack of communication and expressing his regret regarding the misunderstanding between Louis and Castro. He states that confidence in Castro is waning and discusses Castro's handling of funds for the colony. Huth gives his opinion that only with a friendly relationship with Castro will they be able to successfully attain their goals. He also delivers news of an aunt's death. Signed by Huth on April 21, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: April 21, 1847
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Clipping from Courrier D'Alsace, Cinquiéme année, No. 118] (open access)

[Clipping from Courrier D'Alsace, Cinquiéme année, No. 118]

Clipping from a newsletter dated October 1, 1846 that includes a letter from Huth & Co stating that Texas has good soil, the climate is healthy and all are thriving and states that Pfanner must have been motivated by something other than truth to say such bad things about Texas in his previously published letter. The writer goes on to explain the process of distributing land and refrains from explaining why Pfanner's last letter was written from Mexico and not Texas. Sign by Huth & Co. on September 24, 1846 in Neufreystaedt. Letters and articles are translated into German.
Date: October 1, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
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 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