Balance sheet showing financial transactions relating to [Henri] Castro.

Balance sheet showing financial transactions relating to [Henri Castro].

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.

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.

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.

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.

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of his letter and discussing financial matters relating to the colony. He includes several excerpts from letters from Castro. Signed by Huth on May 26, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth reiterating his recommendation of the Swiss girl for field and garden help and discussing other colony business. Signed by Huth on April 19, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.

Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] in which he discusses new colonists on their way to Texas, financial matters relating to the colony and how a tile fell on Emil's head. Dated April 16, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Also, recommending a Swiss girl, who will be traveling to the colony, for field and garden help.

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth regarding Louis' ability to give advice and a helping hand to the colonists and recommending to him one J. C. Held, who will be arriving in advance of his family. Signed by Huth on April 14, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.

Letters from [Ludwig] Huth and A. Paravicini to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth. Letter from Huth recommends several new colonists. Letter from Paravicini recommending the same immigrants as Huth and wishing him good luck and good health. Signed by Huth and A. Paravicini on April 3, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth informing him of letters he sent previously and letting him know that they have just now received several of Louis' letters sent with Nick Haby dated October 5, 6 and 9. Signed by Huth on March 25, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth introducing him to the bearer of the letter and recommending him and his family as hard working people. He also states that Castro will be leaving for Texas in early April and he is anxious to see if Castro will settle his accounts with him before he goes. Signed by Huth on March 15, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.

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.

Newspaper clipping regarding the settlement in Texas. First portion (front side) is signed by W. D'Hanis & Co. and dated March 1846 from Antwerp. Second portion (front side) mentions Haby's return to Europe to take his family back to Texas and is signed Huth & Co. and dated March 25, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Second clipping (reverse side) has two sections: First section is part of a letter commending the character of a vicar. The second section relates the story of four lumberjacks who found a stash of gold presumed buried during the French Revolution. They turned it over to the owner of the land, who had it distributed amongst the poor of the community. The third, and last, section contains various small news items.

Promotional pamphlet discussing promises of Texas as a new land to settle Germans in and the logistical requirements for a prospective emigrant to move there with the Adelsverein. The pamphlet also details exactly what support the society will give immigrants in travel and supplies.

Parts of a newspaper, possibly published in Mannheim by Fr. Moritz H‚hner. Announcements dated between February 25 and March 2, 1846. Article by Hr. Castro signed on February 24, 1846 in Antwerp.