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[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, English translation]
Agreement between Henri Castro in Paris, Ferdinand Louis Huth and Huth & Co. in Neufreystaedt, in which they set forth the terms of their joint venture. Namely, that Ferdinand Louis Huth will travel to Texas and conduct trade business there for at least two years. Signed by Hr. Castro, Huth & Co. and Louis Huth, Jr. in Paris and Neufreystaedt on October 5, 1843. Written in English.
Date:
October 5, 1843
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]
Confidential document addressed to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth from H[enr]i Castro informing Huth what he should do if the representatives in Galveston and San Antonio are not there to meet him. Signed Hi. Castro on October 25, 1843 from Antwerp.
Date:
October 25, 1843
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account with Hr. Castro, November 21, 1844 to March 19, 1845]
Account with Hr. Castro from 21 November 1844 up to 19th March 1845.
Date:
1844/1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro regarding difficulties with some laborers. The election resulted in five men being chosen as Colonel, Lt. Colonel, Captain and 1st and 2nd Lieutenants. He also shares that an axle was broken on a cart and it has not rained. Pages 210, verso, and 211, recto, of letter book. Page 211, verso, of letter book contains various small segments of letters and notes.
Date:
1844-01/1845-01
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Holford to H. Castro, June 3, 1844]
Letter from James Holford to H. Castro regarding financial matters [copy]. Letter from Hy. Castro to W. Elliot, 1844-12-29, is copied on the reverse side.
Date:
June 3, 1844
Creator:
Holford, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for delivery of goods, June 11, 1844]
Receipt for delivery of goods. Signed possibly by W. R. in Port Lavaca on June 11, 1844. Marked paid in full on July 4 [1844].
Date:
June 11, 1844
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively, October 9, 1844]
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.
Date:
October 9, 1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for 73 dollars and 63 cents for meal and bacon, December 10, 1844]
Receipt for 73 dollars and 63 cents for meal and bacon. Signed R. J. Higginbotham in Castroville on December 10, 1844. "Received of Mr. Louis Huth agent of Mr. H. Castro."
Date:
October 10, 1844
Creator:
Higginbotham, R. J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]
Document putting forth the contract between Huth and Castro detailing what is expected of Huth and what Castro will give him in return for services rendered. Signed Hr. Castro and Louis Huth in Castroville on November 20, 1844.
Date:
November 20, 1844
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note from Henri Castro to Mr. Elliot, November 21, 1844]
Note from H[enri] Castro to Mr. Elliot requesting that he pay $8.50 to L. Huth. Signed Hy. Castro November 21, 1844 in Medina [County].
Date:
November 21, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to William Elliot, November 25, 1844]
Letter from H[enri] Castro to W[illia]m Elliot regarding financial matters and giving orders for accounts and supplies.
Date:
November 25, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note from Henri Castro to W. Elliot, November 25, 1844]
Note from H[enri] Castro to W. Elliot regarding $100 received from Mr. Callaghan. Signed Hy. Castro on November 25, 1844.
Date:
November 25, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 28, 1844]
Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth asking him to tell the people who have drafts against him not to send them in for fifteen days.
Date:
November 28, 1844
Creator:
Elliot, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 29, 1844]
Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth telling him when letters for Castro must be there in order to go off with the post and asking him to inform people that he cannot pay any drafts for fifteen days.
Date:
November 29, 1844
Creator:
Elliot, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 9, 1844]
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.
Date:
December 9, 1844
Creator:
Elliot, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hy. Castro to W. Elliot, December 29, 1844]
Letter from Hy. Castro to W. Elliot [possibly Cope] regarding financial matters [copy]. Letter from James Holford to H. Castro, 1844-06-03, is copied on the reverse side of the letter.
Date:
December 29, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Hy.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 29, 1844]
Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding corn and the mill.
Date:
December 29, 1844
Creator:
Elliot, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville, December 1845 to February 1846]
Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville. Dated December 1845 through February 1846.
Date:
1845/1846
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Page 224 of letter book]
Page 224 of letter book containing various financial notes.
Date:
1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Elliot, February, 1845]
Letter from W. Elliot regarding the colony, travel plans, and financial matters.
Date:
February 1845
Creator:
Elliot, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 17, 1845]
Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding a recent letter from Castro and a shipment of nails.
Date:
February 17, 1845
Creator:
Elliot, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 18, 1845]
Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth informing him that corn is becoming scarce.
Date:
March 18, 1845
Creator:
Elliot, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from William L. Delap to George Cupples, March 20, 1845
Discusses the possible good effects of the recent proffer of annexation terms to Texas by the U.S. Congress and Delap's translation of de Zavala's book Ensayo Historico de las Revoluciones de Megico des 1808 hasta 1830
Date:
March 20, 1845
Creator:
Delap, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note from Ferdinand Louis Huth to William Elliot, March 20, 1845]
Note from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth to William Elliot requesting he pay G. Antonio Navarro $22.18 3/4 for freight of goods, to be charged to the account of Mr. Castro. Signed Louis Huth on March 20, 1845 in Castroville.
Date:
March 20, 1845
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History