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[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillaume D'Hanis to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 6, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Guillaume D'Hanis to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 6, 1846]

Letter from G[uillau]me D'Hanis to [Ferdinand] L[oui]s Huth discussing emigrants bound for the United States on eight separate ships. He also informs him of Castro's departure and implores him to construct for Castro a house. Signed Gme. D'Hanis on May 6, 1846 in Antwerp.
Date: May 6, 1846
Creator: D'Hanis, Guillaume
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillaume D'Hanis to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 15, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Guillaume D'Hanis to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 15, 1846]

Letter from G[uillau]me D'Hanis to [Ferdinand] L[oui]s Huth regarding the ship Bangor shortly to depart. He also voices his concern over Huth's long silence and astonishment at his withdrawals totaling $1500 with no explanation. Signed Gme. D'Hanis on May 15, 1846 in Antwerp.
Date: May 15, 1846
Creator: D'Hanis, Guillaume
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillaume D'Hanis to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 16, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Guillaume D'Hanis to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 16, 1846]

Letter from G[uillau]me D'Hanis to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth enclosing a list of debtor colonists aboard the Bangor and informing him that they expect a detailed financial statement from the Colony. Signed Gme. D'Hanis on May 16, 1846 in Antwerp.
Date: May 16, 1846
Creator: D'Hanis, Guillaume
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson - May 3, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from David C. Dickson to Nancy Dickson - May 3, 1846]

Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife Nancy Dickson while he is in Austin for the legislative session. He tells Nancy that he is leaving for home the next day. He says that many legislators have left due to hostilities on the Rio Grande.
Date: May 3, 1846
Creator: Dickson, David C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 22, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from William Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 22, 1845]

Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth regarding 8 fanegas of corn meal.
Date: May 22, 1845
Creator: Elliot, William
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.
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846]

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.
Date: May 26, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May, 1844]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him that Maas wanted to leave on the Ocean but met a woman and got married and so will be leaving on the Marie Jeannette. He states that the new batch of emigrants is full of good hardworking people.
Date: May 1844
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846]

Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.
Date: May 17, 1846
Creator: McClure, Letitice
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Circular from Pedro de Ampudia to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 3, 1840] (open access)

[Circular from Pedro de Ampudia to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 3, 1840]

Circular from General Pedro de Ampudia to Justice of the Peace García, sending orders for the arrest of Jesús Cárdenas who may be going to Laredo.
Date: 1840-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 26, 1841] (open access)

[Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 26, 1841]

Circular from Policarzo Martinez to Justice of the Peace Ramón, exhorting him to pursue and apprehend deserters from the army, and also all vagrants who are often thieves.
Date: 1841-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament for Bartolome Garcia] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament for Bartolome Garcia]

Last will and testament for Bartolomé García, signed and acknowledged by local authorities.
Date: 1843-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Agustin Soto to Alcalde Ramón, May 13, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Agustin Soto to Alcalde Ramón, May 13, 1845]

Letter from Agustin Soto to Alcalde Ramón, acknowledging his having received five pesos and seven reales.
Date: 1845-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 11, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 11, 1841]

Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to Justice of the Peace Ramón, informing him that he did not receive the mule previously mentioned. Gutierrez asks that Ramón find out why this happened.
Date: 1841-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 18, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 18, 1841]

Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to Justice of the Peace Ramón, informing him that there is a horse in Guerrero belonging to Esteban Rodríguez but it has a second brand. Gutierrez says he will send it if it belongs to someone in Laredo.
Date: 1841-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carnilio Martinez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 17, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Carnilio Martinez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 17, 1842]

Letter from Carnilio Martinez to Laredo Justice of the Peace Dovalina, saying the canoe found probably belongs to Jesús de Herrera. Martinez asks that this be repaired as he will pay for it.
Date: 1842-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, May 2, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, May 2, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, asking for four carts or wagons to convey supplies.
Date: 1845-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Laredo Alcalde Ramón, May 2, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Laredo Alcalde Ramón, May 2, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Laredo Alcalde Ramón, informing him that two scouting groups were sent into Texas.
Date: 1845-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Calisto Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, May 23, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Calisto Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, May 23, 1844]

Letter from Comandante Calisto Bravo to Alcalde Benavides, saying his group will not go out to join the others since the Comanches are simply rounding up horses. According to Bravo, he does not not know why the other soldiers have crossed the river.
Date: 1844-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Pedro Rodriguez to the Laredo Alcalde, May 20, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Pedro Rodriguez to the Laredo Alcalde, May 20, 1844]

Letter from Comandante Pedro Rodriguez to Alcalde Benavides, asking for 100 pesos to pay debts owed by his men before they march.
Date: 1844-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felipe Peña to Alcalde Benavides, May 12, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Felipe Peña to Alcalde Benavides, May 12, 1844]

Letter from Felipe Peña to Alcalde Benavides, informing him that the sub-prefect of Mier, Isidro García, has been assassinated.
Date: 1844-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History