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[Document stating the details of a financial agreement between Theodore Gentils, Huth, and Castro, December 22, 1844]

Description: Document stating that T[heod]ore Gentils would like Huth to give Mr. Beseq two francs, 32 centimes for his share of the lumber furnished for his house and which Castro promised in advance of the total. Signed by T[heod]ore Gentils on December 22, 1844 in Castroville.
Date: December 22, 1844
Creator: Gentils, Theodore
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 18, 1844]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] expressing the sacrifice he had to make in order to get the expedition of 200 colonists off. His health suffered greatly because of the stress. He also discusses several individuals who took advantage of colonists by tricking them into paying them their passage money. Includes a list of items sent on the last boat: sickles, harness, string, wine vinegar, etc. Unsigned. Dated December 18, 1844 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: December 18, 1844
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 26, 1844]

Description: Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a shipment of plows and a contract with Higginbotham, a copy of which is included, signed R. J. Higginbotham and dated November 22, 1844 in San Antonio. He also discusses various small matters related to the running of the colony.
Date: November 26, 1844
Creator: Castro, Henri
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 21, 1844]

Description: Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth referring to a circular and confirming a letter from Cobb. They state the the Tom Jack has already left with his goods on board. Signed E. Martin and H. A. Cobb on November 21, 1844 in Galveston.
Date: November 21, 1844
Creator: Cobb, H. A. & Martin, E.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Document stating the details of several financial transactions, November, 1844]

Description: Document stating that in three months, 140 francs must be paid. Signed by [Jehan] [Lacht] Wernet, Sr. and dated November 21, 1844. Reverse side is a document stating the details of several financial transactions, dated November 1, 5 and 6, 1845 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: November 1844
Creator: Wernet, Jehan Lacht, Sr.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, November, 1844]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to Henri Castro giving account of his arrival in Texas with the colonists, how he procured food and funds and describing how they took possession of his goods in his absence. He ends with an account of his financial standing and stating that if he is called back to his post he will come. Pages 200 and 201 (front) of letter book.
Date: November 1844
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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