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[Agreement between Ferdinand Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler, December 3, 1853]
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.
[Allerlei]
Clipping containing small items of news including the following: 100 women from France are going to Mexico for silk growing, a French merchant locked up a thief with a vicious dog who killed him, and Ben Thompson has no shortage of refreshments and melons but welcomes visitors in jail. Reverse is a fragment of a clipping regarding trains.
[Bill for Mrs. Schneider]
Bill for Mrs. Schneider for flour, potatoes and biscuits, also listing other expenses for her, including transportation. Signed L. Huth.
[Bill for wickerwork wares and hats]
Bill for wickerwork wares and hats lined with fur.
[Blätter aus dem Buche der Weisheit]
Clipping with sayings about life. On reverse is a partial illustration of a scene in Valparaiso with a description and a guide for foreigners who visit the Andes.
[Booklet about medicine and pharmaceuticals]
Excerpt from a booklet about medical and pharmaceutical matters, including lists of pharmaceutical terminology and how to write prescriptions.
[Booklet containing cures for various conditions, 1784-1823]
Various efficient cures and remedies for diseases and cattle plagues taken from newspapers.
[Booklet of Verse]
Booklet of verse containing poems in French and German. Titles include: "Manners, a poem", "The Little Man Who's Piss'd", "I am a woman by nature", "Weep with me oh you nightly still rhymes" (signed by R.L.), "A heart that is suffering torment", "Love note", "Having once young man chosen the friends of your beloved", "What are you missing, oh my heart", and a poem from an unknown woman addressed to Wilhelm.
[Citronen als Diätetisches Heilmittel]
Clipping detailing the medicinal use of lemons as previously published in The Lancet. Includes recipes for lemonade and similar substances. Advertisements on reverse.
[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 in German with a poem about beer and account of a hunting trip]
Clipping with a poem about drinking beer. Reverse side is an account of a hunting trip.
[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.
[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.
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.
[Document concerning interest on a life insurance policy]
Document explaining how Emil must go about receiving his interest in a life insurance policy.
[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 containing medical advice]
Document containing medical advice about rhubarb, quinine, vinegar and saltpeter and for washing detergent and avoiding cholera. Also states what to do to cause vomiting.
[Document issuing payment, July 27, 1867]
Document stating that 820 florins must be paid eight days after sight to the order of Mr. Louis Huth. Dated July 27, 1867 from San Antonio, Texas.
[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 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 provisions]
Document listing provisions, including ham, barley, rice, salt and more, with prices.
[Document regarding a consignment of sheathing, April 20, 1857]
Document regarding a consignment of sheathing. Dated April 20, 1857 from Bandera City.
[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 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.
Erinnerung
Collection of published poems by various authors.
Eulogy for a deceased child
Eulogy for a deceased child. "Here at the grave of an accomplished beloved child at the end of life..."
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.
[Habeas Corpus]
Article in a clipping explaining habeas corpus. Reverse side lists advertisements for various items, including building sites and garden plants, in a newspaper clipping.
[Jesuit sermon, 1845]
Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.
[Kranfenfarren-Berein]
Document describing the history and current practices of the Health Insurance-Company of San Antonio. Includes a list of financial information, a list of members as of April 1, 1892, physicians, medical examiners, and the company committee.
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.
[Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 18, 1871]
Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding the matter of some claimed lots. Signed A. Carli & Bro. on April 18, 1871 in Castroville.
[Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 22, 1871]
Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth enclosing the deed for Mr. Haas and hoping that the situation confusing block 4 with block 5 can be settled. Signed A. Carli & Bro. on April 22, 1871 in Castroville.
[Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 7, 1871]
Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding legal action being taken by Louis Haas over claimed land. Signed A. Carli & Bro. on July 7, 1871 in Castroville.
[Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 12, 1871]
Letter from A. Carli & Bro. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth enclosing a deed. Signed A. Carli & Bro. on July 12, 1871 in Castroville.
[Letter from A. Klappenbach to Mr. Ls. Huth, April 21, 1857]
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.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 7, 1844]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him that he has spoken to Castro about the terrible position Louis found himself in when he arrived in Galveston and did not find any agents awaiting him. He lets Louis know that if things don't work out in Texas, he is welcome to come back.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 14, 1845]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him of the birth of his son. He gives his opinion that the annexation of Texas might make operations easier on their end. He asks him to write and reminds him in a postscript written later that if he is to write on the subject of Althenheim or Marie to please use another sheet of paper so as not to offend his Mary.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 6, 1843]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding several boxes being shipped to Louis and the party of emigrants leaving the following day.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March, 1845]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the impending birth of his child.
[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.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro regarding difficulties with some laborers. The election resulted in five men being chosen as Colonel, Lt. Colonel, Captain and 1st and 2nd Lieutenants. He also shares that an axle was broken on a cart and it has not rained. Pages 210, verso, and 211, recto, of letter book. Page 211, verso, of letter book contains various small segments of letters and notes.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Valentin Haas, March 11, 1877]
Letter from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth to Valentin Haas regarding a financial matter involving Naegelin. He also briefly discusses the likelihood of selling some of his land. Signed Louis Huth on March 11, 1877 in San Antonio.
[Letter from G. L. Haas to Huth, October 30, 1864]
Letter from G. L. Haas to Huth regarding the sale of an amount of [cloth]. A Bill of Goods is also included. Signed G. L. Haas.
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 9, 1846]
Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding trade. Signed Illies & Co. on August 9, 1846 in Galveston.
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