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[Balance sheets showing financial transactions, March 1846 to September 1846]
Balance sheet showing financial transactions from March to September 1846 relating to the settlement of Castroville.
[Balance sheets showing financial transactions, March 1846 to September 1846, with note from Henri Castro]
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.
[Balance sheets showing financial transactions, November 1844 to March 1846]
Balance sheets showing financial transactions from November 1844 to March 1846.
[Bill for the Hôtel du Parc, October 12, 1843]
Bill for approximately nine days of food and lodging at the Hotel du Parc.
[Clipping from Courrier D'Alsace, Cinquiéme année, No. 118]
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.
[Clipping with article by Hr. Castro, February 24, 1846]
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.
[Concerning the colonization of Texas, August 21, 1846]
Newspaper clipping regarding the colonization of Texas.
[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.
[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844]
Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell regarding passage to Texas. Signed by all parties on March 22, 1844 in Neufreystaedt.
[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844, negative copy]
Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell regarding passage to Texas. Signed by all parties on March 22, 1844 in Neufreystaedt. Negative copy.
[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.
[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.
Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 103, August 27, 1846
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.
Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 105, September 4, 1846
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.
Courrier du Haut-Rhin. 4ne Année, No. 65, August 7, 1845
Newsletter dated August 7, 1845 discussing the political implications of Texas joining the United States. Articles are presented in both French and German. Also included is a letter signed by Henri Castro regarding unsigned and blank contracts, dated July 31, 1845 in Neufreystaedt, and a time table for travel from the Grand Duchy of Baden.
Détail des Recettes et Dépenses
Page 97 of letter book listing prices for various items, including cheese, ham, soup, shoes, spoons, pans and butter knives.
[Document agreeing to pay 200 francs to the order of Messrs. Huth & Co. of Neufreystaedt, March 26, 1844]
Document agreeing to pay 200 francs to the order of Messrs. Huth & Co. of Neufreystaedt. Dated March 26, 1844 and signed with the mark of the [wife] of Weber.
[Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, 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 certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, July 25, 1846, copy 2]
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 concerning Slasi Albrecht's travel to Texas, October 9 and October 26, 1843]
Document describing how Slasi Albrecht will have to pawn his goods for the 45 francs given him as an advance to help pay his expense for travel to Texas. Signed Slasi Albrecht in Neufreystaedt on October 9, 1843. Receipt of francs acknowledge below and signed by Albrecht in Antwerp on October 26, 1843.
[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843]
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 Hy. Castro, Huth & Co. and Louis Huth, Jr. in Paris and Neufreystaedt on October 5, 1843.
[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, Copy 2]
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. Copy 2.
[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.
[Document detailing advances made to Montel, June 9 and July 27, 1844]
Document detailing advances made to Montel for various expenses. Dated "Juny" 9, 1844. Reverse side continues the document detailing the advances made to Montel since June 9, 1844. Dated July 27, 1844.
[Document detailing expenses for merchandise delivered to Huth in San Antonio, July 30, 1844]
Document detailing expenses for merchandise delivered to Huth in San Antonio, including coffee, wine, trousers, shoes, a saw, whiskey, lager and olive oil. Dated July 30, 1844 in Castroville.
[Document detailing expenses for merchandise delivered to Huth, July 30, 1844]
Document detailing expenses for merchandise delivered to Huth, including soap, lamp oil, vinegar, salt, lead shot, pepper, cinnamon, sugar and more. Dated July 30, 1844 in Castroville.
[Document for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843]
Document for [Ferdinand] Louis Huth making him Director of the expedition of the colonists aboard the Jean Key. Castro tells him whom to trust, that he should do business in cash or barter only and that if needs an aide, he should ask Mr. Bourgeois. Castro tells him that he should invest in moss and cattle. He also includes, on page 3, a dispatch to Anson Jones, Secretary of State. Signed by Hi. Castro on October 27, 1843 in Antwerp.
[Document giving power of attorney to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1843]
Document giving power of attorney to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth in case of the absence of Castro's agents in Galveston and San Antonio de Bexar upon their arrival in Texas. Signed Hr. Castro on October 15, 1843 in Paris.
[Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, August 1, 1846]
Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, with expenses. Dated August 1, 1846 from Castroville.
[Document listing expenses incurred for a celebration, May 1, 1844]
Document listing expenses incurred for a celebration and for food given to their guide, Charles Montel.
[Document listing items chargeable to Mr. Castro and Mr. Huth's account, September 11, 1844]
Document listing items chargeable to Mr. Castro and Mr. Huth's account, including horses and corn. Signed John Rohm and dated September 11, 1844 in San Antonio.
[Document listing passengers bound for Castroville on the Patriot, June 4, 1846]
Document listing passengers bound for Castroville on the Patriot.
[Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro, November 14, 1844]
Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro regarding land, care of the colony, and communication in Castro's absence. Dated November 14, 1844 in Castroville.
[Document putting forth the agreement made between Henri Castro of Paris and Louis Huth, Sr. of Neufreystaedt, October 7, 1843]
Document putting forth the agreement made between Henri Castro of Paris and Louis Huth, Sr. of Neufreystaedt regarding the purchase and distribution of land in Texas. Signed by Louis Huth, Sr. and Hr. Castro. in Paris and Neufreystaedt on October 7, 1843.
[Document regarding the founding of Castroville]
Document regarding the founding of Castroville on the banks of the Medina in the province of San Antonio de Bexar. Gives potential emigrants information about price of passage, cost of farm animals in Texas, and lists items emigrating families should bring with them, including kitchen utensils, farming implements, seeds and other items.
[Document showing financial transactions between H. Castro and L. Huth, 1843]
Document showing financial transactions between H. Castro and L. Huth for various supplies and other expenses.
[Document signed by Louis Huth January 3, 1847]
Document signed by Louis Huth and dated January 3, 1847 in Castroville.
[Document stating that Huth no longer works for Castro, October 16, 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.
[Document stating the details of a financial agreement between Theodore Gentils, Huth, and Castro, December 22, 1844]
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.
[Document stating the details of several financial transactions, November, 1844]
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.
[Document stating the expenses aboard the Henrich bound for Galveston, December 1843]
Document stating the charges for five chests aboard the Hennrich bound for Galveston. Dated December 5, 1843 in Antwerp. Reverse side is a document stating the expenses for shipment of two chests of merchandise aboard the Hennrich bound for Galveston. Lists contents of chests, including linens and straw hats. Dated December 1, 1843 in Antwerp and signed by Henry [sic] Castro.
[Envelope on which is written "Confidential Orders," October 15, 1843]
Envelope, on which is written "Confidential Orders... To be opened in case of the absence of Messrs. E. Martin & Laude & Phené".
From the Didaskalia No. 263 of 23rd September 1846
Excerpt from the Didaskalia claiming that the colonists bound for Castroville has been "seduced" by Castro. Once they arrived in Texas had no help from him and were dying of thirst and hunger. Dated September 23, 1846.
[Introduction letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 7, 1844]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] introducing Mr. Gaubault and Mr. Gaitan.
[Jesuit sermon, 1845]
Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.
Land - Verkauf in Nord-Amerika
Document regarding the sale of lands in the Medina District. Discusses location and price of lands, as well as the procedure for procuring property. It mentions the price of livestock. Also discussed are possible reasons why the land was not settled earlier, if it's as desirable as they say it is. Signed by J. E. Rump on September 1, 1848 in Bremen. Includes a section informing people to apply to Huth & Co. if they want to acquire already surveyed lands under favorable conditions.
[Ledger book, 1844-1845]
Ledger book of balance sheets showing financial transactions relating to the settlement of [Castroville]. Entries date from November 1844 to May 1845. Some pages are mostly blank or filled with figures, sketches and notes. Some pages are torn in half. Includes a list of names.
[Ledger containing colony financial information, October 2, 1846]
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.
[Ledger sheets showing financial transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, August 21, 1846]
Ledger sheet showing financial transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Signed Wm. Elliot on August 21, 1846 in San Antonio.
[Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, March 5, 1846]
Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Dated March 5, 1846.
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