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.

Newspaper clipping regarding the colonization of Texas.

Ledger containing financial information regarding colonists. Lists debtors and those having credit. Signed at the end by Louis Huth on October 2, 1846 in Castroville.

List of emigrants going from Antwerp to Galveston. Signed Guillaume D'Hanis and dated January 21 and April 1, 1846 in Antwerp. "Ledger of the emigrants embarked this day on the ship "Diamond".

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.

Newsletter dated August 27, 1846 with a letter from Vicar Pfanner. The newsletter has requested the truth about the settlement in Texas. He states that it is a beautiful country, but hot and dry and while some crops do well, people fare poorly because of fevers. He claims that the population of Texas is drawn from the dregs of humanity. He recommends that people not consider settling in Texas. The letter and other articles are translated into German.

Newsletter dated September 1, 1846 with a letter from Vicar Pfanner published on September 1, 1846. The newspaper has requested the truth about the settlement in Texas. Pfanner discusses how he had to leave his own people for Mexico, which is where he is writing from since he claims letters sent from Texas get destroyed if they aren't positive. Pfanner's opinion is that Texas only offers opportunities for already well-to-do settlers. Note from the publisher at end describes their obligation to publish a note refuting the content of Pfanner's letter. The letter and other articles are translated into German.

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.

Balance sheet showing financial transactions from March to September 1846 relating to the settlement of Castroville. Last page has a note at the bottom from Castro that he received the financial documents on October 28, 1846, and will be verifying them.

Receipt for $27 for 9 40-acre lots on the Medina River. Signed Chas. de Montel.

Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, with expenses. Dated August 1, 1846 from Castroville.

Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Dated March 5, 1846.

Ledger sheet showing financial transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Signed Wm. Elliot on August 21, 1846 in San Antonio.

Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6. Signed David Morgan, Chief Justice of Bexar county on July 25, 1846.

Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6. Signed David Morgan, Chief Justice of Bexar county on July 25, 1846.

Document notice stating that Huth no longer works for Castro or the Texas Colonisation Company of Antwerp and that interested parties should contact Castro directly.

List of documents received from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth, including contracts, receipts and lists. Signed Ch. Van Dessel on October 27, 1846 in Castroville.

Receipt for delivery of two account books from Huth to Castro, with dates and descriptions for both books. Signed Chs. Van Dessel on October 28, 1846 in Castroville.

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.

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.

Page 97 of letter book listing prices for various items, including cheese, ham, soup, shoes, spoons, pans and butter knives.

Letter from G[uillau]me D'Hanis to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding four colonists arriving on the Diamant in Galveston. Signed Gme. D'Hanis on January 21, 1846 in Antwerp.

Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth acknowledging receipt of Huth's long-awaited letter. He also discusses the arrival of 88 colonists on the Alberdena and the upcoming arrival of the Cronstadt with 110 passengers. He instructs Huth to immediately head to Corpus Christi to meet the convoy. In closing, he informs him of his plan to leave on April 5th for probably arrival in mid June. Signed H. Castro on March 15, 1846 in Antwerp.

Letter from G[uillau]me D'Hanis to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth with enclosures. Letter discusses emigrants arriving on the Cronstadt. Signed Gme. D'Hanis on March 25, 1846 in Antwerp.