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[Bill for the Hôtel du Parc, October 12, 1843]
Bill for approximately nine days of food and lodging at the Hotel du Parc.
[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.
[List of emigrants going from Antwerp to Galveston, January 21 and April 1, 1846]
List of emigrants going from Antwerp to Galveston. Signed Guillaume D'Hanis and dated January 21 and April 1, 1846 in Antwerp. "Ledger of the emigrants embarked this day on the ship "Diamond".
[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.
[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.
[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 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 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 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 detailing several financial transactions]
Document detailing several financial transactions, including passage from Port la Vacca to Galveston, a horse for the guide and other expenses.
[Document listing several financial transactions]
Document listing several financial transactions, including fees for passage, rent, and horseshoes.
[Document listing money paid to colonists]
Document listing money paid to colonists for a total of 1629.93 francs. Reverse side is a continuing list of money paid to colonists for a total of 1993.88 francs.
[Document listing money paid to colonists paid on behalf of Mr. Castro]
Document listing money paid to colonists for a total of f.181.15/$122.08.
[Document listing amounts paid to colonists for the account of Mr. Castro]
Document listing amounts paid to colonists for a total of f.930.60/$186.12.
[Document listing payments totaling $84.44 made to colonists paid on behalf of Mr. Castro]
Document listing payments made to colonists, totaling $84.44.
[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 payments received from colonists toward their passage from Galveston to Port Lavaca]
Document listing payments received from colonists toward their passage from Galveston to P. Lavacca, totaling f.391.--/$78.20.
[Document listing expenses related to settlement of Castroville, including fees for freight and duties]
Document listing expenses related to settlement of Castroville, including fees for freight and duties.
[Two documents requesting payment, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]
Document stating that 1000 francs must be paid within ten days of receipt. Payment deadline extended until February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 in Castroville and April 10, 1846 in Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document stating that payment in full must be made. Dated May 3, 1846 from Neufreystaedt.
[Two documents regarding finances, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]
Document stating that payment of 2000 francs is due within fifteen days. Payment deadline extended to February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 from Castroville and April 10, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document regarding finances. Dated May 3, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
[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".
[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.
[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 Ferdinand Louis Huth instructions regarding the running of the colony]
Document giving [Ferdinand Louis Huth] instructions regarding the running of the colony while Huth is absent. He covers the building of his house, distribution of borrowed oxen and land, contracts and supplies for Mr. Bourgeois. Unsigned, undated.
[List of documents received from Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 27, 1846]
List of documents received from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth, including contracts, receipts and lists. Signed Ch. Van Dessel on October 27, 1846 in Castroville.
[Receipt for delivery of two account books, October 28, 1846]
Receipt for delivery of two account books from Huth to Castro, with dates and descriptions for both books. Signed Chs. Van Dessel on October 28, 1846 in Castroville.
[Chart showing days of the months, 1832]
Chart showing days of the months and which day of the year they correspond to. Dated 1832. Table of days & numbers, from the 1st January to the 30th June.
[Study materials]
Study materials. Gives examples of adjective placement in relation to nouns and shows how the meaning can change depending on placement.
[List of names and financial information]
List of names and financial information with a note at the bottom that the writer could take cash or merchandise for the balance.
[A note about silk ribbon]
A note about silk ribbon in any color except black, 15 yards.
[Document containing notes about debts and credits]
Document containing notes about debts and credits and items out on loan titled "Folder H notes".
[Document containing a list of items]
Document containing a list of items, including a table, chairs, plates, cups, etc., with some of the items checked off.
[Payment deadlines]
Detailed explanation of how to determine payment deadlines.
List of emigrants who left Bremen bound for Castroville
List of emigrants who left Bremen bound for Castroville.
[Document stating details about Texas and Castroville]
Document stating details about Texas, Castroville, farming, livestock, domestic help, the landscape and economic future of Texas. Signed [A.] C.
[Page 224 of letter book]
Page 224 of letter book containing various financial notes.
[Tally of colony residents]
Tally of colony residents including men, women, children and animals. Also, states how much land has been built upon, cultivated and gardened. Page 230 of letter book.
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.
[Receipt for 50 French francs paid to H. E. Reisacher, January 15, 1844]
Receipt for 50 French francs paid to H. E. Reisacher from Huth on behalf of Castro. Signed H. E. Reisacher on January 5, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis [Huth on beh]alf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."
[Receipt for 56 francs 50 centimes paid to A. Bartz for his passage from Galveston, January 5, 1844]
Receipt for 56 francs 50 centimes paid to A. Bartz for his passage from Galveston, with promise to repay in goods or cash at the end of six months. Signed A. Bartz on January 5, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister Castro."
[Receipt for 10 francs, 50 cents paid to Schertz, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 10 francs, 50 cents paid to [Jacob] Schertz, with promise to repay as soon as possible. Signed [Jacob] Schertz on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris."
[Receipt for 15 francs, 50 cents paid to J. Doux, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 15 francs, 50 cents paid to J. Doux, with promise to repay as soon as possible in cash or goods. Signed J. Doux on January 6, 1844 in Galveston: "I have received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris."
[Receipt for 100 francs paid to Oualline, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 100 francs paid to Oualline. Signed Oualline on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."
[Receipt for 81 francs, 10 cents paid to Justin Bulacher, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 81 francs, 10 cents paid to Justin Bulacher. Signed Justin Bulacher on January 6, 1844 on Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro."
[Receipt for 103 francs paid to Emmenecher for passage from Galveston, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 103 francs paid to Emmenecher for passage from Galveston, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Emmenecher on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."
[Receipt for 25 francs, 50 cents paid to Joseph Dietrich, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 25 francs, 50 cents paid to Joseph Dietrich for passage and provisions, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Joseph Dietrich on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enri] Castro in Paris."
[Receipt for 101 francs, 50 cents paid to Jacques Scherrer for passage from Galveston, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 101 francs, 50 cents paid to Jacques Scherrer for passage from Galveston, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Jacques Scherrer on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro, in Paris."
[Receipt for 33 francs, 67 cents paid to Traber for passage from Galveston, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 33 francs, 67 cents paid to Traber for passage from Galveston, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Traber on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."
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