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[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 12, 1846]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth stating that they have made the acquaintance of Nick Haby and found him to be a good, honest young man. He says that Haby is leaving for Texas and Albert [Huth] wanted to leave as well, but will have to wait for the next boat. Signed by Huth on October 12, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: October 12, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig

[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to J. H. Illies & Co., October 6, 1846]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to J. H. Illies & Co. informing him that Castro has arrived and taken over the colonization business. He also discusses provisions and finances. Also included second letter to same recipient dated 1846/10/16 asking them to use the most recent prices for his bill since some items have decreased. Page 237 of letter book.
Date: October 6, 1846
Creator: Huth, Louis

[Clipping from Courrier D'Alsace, Cinquiéme année, No. 118]

Description: 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 Septe… more
Date: October 1, 1846

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 23, 1846]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the negative impact of Pfanner's letter about the colony and how it has made finding colonists harder. He also asks him to have earlier colonists write letters home so that potential colonists will see that all is well. Signed by [Huth] on September 23, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: September 23, 1846
Creator: Huth, Ludwig

Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 105, September 4, 1846

Description: 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 … more
Date: September 1, 1846

Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 103, August 27, 1846

Description: 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.
Date: August 27, 1846
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