Letter from S. Menger to L. Huth informing him that he is sending soap. Dated November 16, 1855 from Castroville and signed S. Menger.

Letter from S. Menger to Mr. Huth regarding a shipment of soap and asking about Castro's planned action against him to take half of his 640 acres. Dated January 4, 1856 from San Antonio. Sign S. Menger.

Document regarding a consignment of sheathing. Dated April 20, 1857 from Bandera City.

Letter from A. Klappenbach to Mr. Ls. Huth regarding a shipment of rafter and wood for sheathing. Dated April 21, 1857 from Castroville. Signed A. Klappenbach of James Montel & Co.

Document containing an agreement between [Ferdinand] Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler regarding a tract of Huth's land that will be farmed by Hutzler for one season. Signed by Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler on December 3, 1853 in Castroville.

Map shows roads, Fremont's route, areas of Native American habitation in California, Texas, and New Mexico and Utah territories. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:10,000,000].

Map shows state and territorial boundaries, railroads, canals, cities and towns, marshlands, and areas of Native American habitation. Inset: "Schildkroten In." [Galapagos Islands]. Includes number key and table of statistics. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale not given.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Texas geography, towns, and cities. Also indicates the "Cross Timbers" region of Texas and present-day Oklahoma. Inset: "Plan der Galveston Bay." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca.1:4,224,000].

Map shows early land grants in Texas and German settlements in the Fredericksburg and New Braunfels areas. Scale not given. Map appeared in Instruction für Deutsche Auswanderer nach Texas, nebst der neuesten Karte dieses Staates, nach dessen Grenzbestimmungen durch Congress [Instruction for German Immigrants to Texas, along with the latest map of that State through its demarcations according to Congress], published in 1850.

Weekly German newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth discussing Castro's deceptive ways and various legal and financial troubles. Signed Illies & Co. on September 14, 1850 in New Braunfels.

This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.

This German text is a contemporary history and description of the United States of America based on the author's first hand observations, written as a guide for German emigrants. According to the bookseller's note: "This book contains information about German travelers in the state of Texas. It includes discussions on the physical aspects of the land, natural products, Indians, the West, social life and customs throughout the state, as well as information about education, schools, and other stories."

Broadside that is part of the Portfolio Instruction für Deutsche Auswanderer nach Texas

Cover of the portfolio for Instruction für Deutsche Auswanderer nach Texas, which was published by the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas.

Pamphlet offering guidance for Germans coming to Texas. The Instruction includes a question and answer section for German immigrants. Cover title. "Gobann einer Special-Karte uber den vermessenen Theil des Grant-Gebiets des Texas-vereines und einzelnen Planen der von demselben gegrundeten Stadte New-Braunfels, Friedrichsburg und Indianola." The portfolio includes, in addition to the Instruction (26 p.), the Comite- Bericht des Vereines zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas (47 p.), 6 maps and two broadsides. Six maps on 3 folded leaves have been removed from this book and are housed in the Special Collections Map Room in Drawers 77/13 and 27/8 with the numbers: 310104, 310105, and 310106.

Single sheet of text that is part of the portfolio for Instruction für Deutsche Auswanderer nach Texas, which was published by the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas.

Pamphlet offering guidance for Germans coming to Texas. Cover title. "Gobann einer Special-Karte uber den vermessenen Theil des Grant-Gebiets des Texas-vereines und einzelnen Planen der von demselben gegrundeten Stadte New-Braunfels, Friedrichsburg und Indianola." Includes, in addition to the Instruction (26 p.), the Comite- Bericht des Vereines zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas (47 p.), 6 maps and two broadsides. Six maps on 3 folded leaves have been removed from this book and are housed in the Special Collections Map Room in Drawers 77/13 and 27/8 with the numbers: 310104, 310105, and 310106.

Weekly German-language newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly German-language newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly German-language newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly German-language newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly German-language newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly German-language newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.