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[Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 16, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 16, 1845]

Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth informing him of the arrival of the Alberdina with 85 emigrants and requesting he send someone to meet them and lead them back to Castroville. Signed E. Martin and H. A. Cobb on December 16, 184[5] in Galveston.
Date: December 16, 1845
Creator: Martin, E. & Cobb, H. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Theodore DeCoch, Guillaume D'Hanis and T. David to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 4, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Theodore DeCoch, Guillaume D'Hanis and T. David to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 4, 1845]

Letter from Th[eodo]re DeCoch, G[uillau]me D'Hanis and T. David to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth introducing him to the newly formed Antwerp Society for Texas Colonization. Signed G. D. on December 4, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: December 4, 1845
Creator: D'Hanis, Guillaume
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 1, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 1, 1845]

Letter from H[enr]i Castro to [Ferdinand] L[oui]s Huth explaining his reasons for the creation of the Antwerp Society for Texas Colonization. Signed Hi. Castro on December 1, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: December 1, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 16, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 16, 1845]

Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] imploring him to write as he has had no news. Signed Hy. Castro on November 16, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: November 16, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1845]

Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth assuring him that he is writing twice a month and stating that Huth's letters are not reaching him. He also dictates his wishes for the construction of his house and gardens and states that he expects to bring with him a large number of families with money when he returns. He ends with several subjects he wishes Huth to address in his return letter. Signed Hy. Castro on October 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: October 15, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, October 5, 1845] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 17, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 17, 1845]

Letter from H[enr]i Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding a new batch of emigrants and some specific instructions regarding the colony. Signed Hi. Castro on Sept. 17, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: September 17, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 17, 1845, Copy 2] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 17, 1845, Copy 2]

Letter from H[enr]i Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding a new batch of emigrants and some specific instructions regarding the colony. Marked "Duplicate". Signed Hi. Castro on Sept. 17, 1845 in Antwerp. Includes a document listing names of colonists under the headings "house[s] built" and "under construction," with several dates listed.
Date: September 17, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Huth, Cupples, Bourgeois and Gentil, September 17, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Huth, Cupples, Bourgeois and Gentil, September 17, 1845]

Letter from H[enr]i Castro to Huth, Cupples, Bourgeois and Gentil in which he introduces the bearer of the letter, Jean Joseph Bouche, and asks them to guide him and give him aid. Signed Hi. Castro Sept. 17, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: September 17, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb and F. Guilbeau, September 1845] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 15, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 15, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing that he has won his lawsuit. He instructs him to have Dr. Cupples go to Galveston to meet Mr. Maqueray and route the new colonists through Corpus Christi. He includes details of Huth's appointment as Director and three other commissions. A postscript states that Mr. Maqueray will be unable to leave and a replacement must be found. Signed Hr. Castro on August 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: August 15, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Courrier du Haut-Rhin. 4ne Année, No. 65, August 7, 1845 (open access)

Courrier du Haut-Rhin. 4ne Année, No. 65, August 7, 1845

Newsletter dated August 7, 1845 discussing the political implications of Texas joining the United States. Articles are presented in both French and German. Also included is a letter signed by Henri Castro regarding unsigned and blank contracts, dated July 31, 1845 in Neufreystaedt, and a time table for travel from the Grand Duchy of Baden.
Date: August 7, 1845
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 1, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 1, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that he is sorry Huth has been ill and hoping he recovers quickly. He states that on the next steamer either he or an agent will arrive with needed funds. He mentions Cobb's treason. Signed Hr. Castro on July 1, 1845 in Paris.
Date: July 1, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 1, 1845, Copy 2] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 1, 1845, Copy 2]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that he is sorry Huth has been ill and hoping he recovers quickly. He states that on the next steamer either he or an agent will arrive with needed funds. He mentions Cobb's treason. Signed Hr. Castro on July 1, 1845 in Paris.
Date: July 1, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, June 1845] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, June 1845 and July 14, 1845] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for 100 francs paid to Basel Schmidt, May 30, 1845] (open access)

[Receipt for 100 francs paid to Basel Schmidt, May 30, 1845]

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Basel Schmidt as surety. Signed Basel Schmidt on May 30, 1845 in Castroville. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro."
Date: May 30, 1845
Creator: Schmidt, Basel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ch. G. Goubault to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 22, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Ch. G. Goubault to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 22, 1845]

Letter from Ch. G. Goubault to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] requesting a box of matches and reminding him to pay his wife that which she is owed. Signed Ch. G. Goubault on May 22, 1845 in Castroville.
Date: May 22, 1845
Creator: Goubault, Ch. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 15, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 15, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] impatiently awaiting news of the colony and hoping the 59 emigrants sent though New Orleans arrive without trouble. He mentions that he is corresponding with Huth's father and expects to see him soon. Signed H. Castro on May 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: May 15, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to his father, Ludwig Huth, May 3, 1845] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two documents regarding finances, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846] (open access)

[Two documents regarding finances, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]

Document stating that payment of 2000 francs is due within fifteen days. Payment deadline extended to February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 from Castroville and April 10, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document regarding finances. Dated May 3, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1845-05-03/1846-05-03
Creator: Huth, Louis
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two documents requesting payment, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846] (open access)

[Two documents requesting payment, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]

Document stating that 1000 francs must be paid within ten days of receipt. Payment deadline extended until February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 in Castroville and April 10, 1846 in Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document stating that payment in full must be made. Dated May 3, 1846 from Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1845-05-03/1846-05-03
Creator: Huth, Louis
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed H. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: April 25, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845, Copy 2] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845, Copy 2]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed Hr. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: April 25, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History