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[Document signed by Louis Huth January 3, 1847]
Document signed by Louis Huth and dated January 3, 1847 in Castroville.
[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.
[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 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 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.
[Note from Ferdinand Louis Huth to William Elliot, March 20, 1845]
Note from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth to William Elliot requesting he pay G. Antonio Navarro $22.18 3/4 for freight of goods, to be charged to the account of Mr. Castro. Signed Louis Huth on March 20, 1845 in Castroville.
[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.
[Document regarding a sum of $14.80 and a settled lawsuit, 1854]
Document regarding a sum of $14.80 and a settled lawsuit.
[Document listing provisions]
Document listing provisions, including ham, barley, rice, salt and more, with prices.
[Bill for Mrs. Schneider]
Bill for Mrs. Schneider for flour, potatoes and biscuits, also listing other expenses for her, including transportation. Signed L. Huth.
[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.
[Voting results tally sheet, October 13, 1845]
Negative image of a tally sheet with columns indicating name of voter, constitution adopted, constitution rejected, for annexation, against annexation, for colonization ordinance and against colonization ordinance. Signed Louis Huth and others on October 13, 1845.
[Document regarding the passage of Act No. 18, February 18, 1850]
Document regarding the passage of Act No. 18 and authorizing payment of $25 to John Hoffman for election-related duties. Signed Louis Huth on February 18, 1850 in Medina County.
[Marriage certificate for Joseph Hügelen and Catharina Lieber Sungauer, April 5, 1853]
Marriage certificate for Joseph Hügelen and Catharina Sungauer. Signed by Bonaventura Keller, Priest of Castroville and Louis Huth on the April 4 and 5, 1853.
[Marriage license for Joseph Hügelen and Catharina Lieber Sungauer, March 30, 1853]
Marriage license for Joseph Hügelen and Catharina Sungauer. Signed by Louis Huth on the March 30, 1853.
[License No. 84, Medina County, January 16, 1854]
License stating that Louis Huth may vend alcohol and other wares and merchandise. Signed by Louis Huth on January 16, 1854 in Medina County.
[Study materials]
Study materials. Gives examples of adjective placement in relation to nouns and shows how the meaning can change depending on placement.
[Open letter from Huth to the people of Castroville]
Open letter from Huth to the people of Castroville defending himself against Castro's accusations.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, November, 1844]
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.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro, written in an account book. He describes happenings in the settlement, including issues with the cows, one man (Dreyher) who is missing, some stolen horses and various issues relating to the colonists. Pages 201 (verso), 202, and 203 (recto) of letter book.
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro, written in an account book. The writer describes happenings in the settlement, including issues with the cows, one man (Dreyher) who is missing, some stolen horses and various issues relating to the colonists. On same page, letter from W. Elliot in San Antonio written on 1844/12/04 regarding finances and a cart with meal and bacon that has not arrived yet. Also on same page, the beginning of another letter to Castro, written 1844/12/13. Page 203, verso, of letter book. Continuation of letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro explaining troubles with hired help and relating that the wagons carrying bacon and meal finally arrived after he had to hire someone else to transport the goods. Huth also states that he received a letter from Dreher, who was feared dead, and that he will be returning. Pages 203 (recto), 204, and 205 (recto) of letter book.
[Two letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively, October 9, 1844]
Two letters from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively. Originals in English, text crossed out. Page 205, verso, of letter book.
[Receipts and other writing on page 206 of letter book]
Receipt for 15 bushels meal and 686 lbs. bacon from Higgenbotham. Receipt for 12 bushels meal Elliot furnished Higgenbotham. Note to ask Elliot for one sack salt at first opportunity. Also, other various writings to W. Elliot and Antonio Locmare, originally in English, some crossed out. Page 206 of letter book.
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and Dr. Cupples, October, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro explaining the need for more oxen and another wagon. He quotes a letter from Elliot regarding cash and discusses the families moving out of the barn into houses. Also contains letter to Dr. Cupples regarding the need for him to pay back the cash advanced to him. Pages 206 (verso), 207, and 208 (recto) of letter book.
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, October, 1844]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro. He first discusses the states of finances relating to Elliot and Callaghan and laments that he has not enough cash to purchase the necessary supplies but he states that he purchased two cows and a wagon. He also says that Mr. Solms and his wife have arrived and will be getting their fathers to come also. Also, letter to W. Elliot regarding two dollars' worth of bacon. Also, document regarding their lack of flour and asking someone to bring some next week. Pages 208 (verso), 209, and 210 (recto) of letter book.
[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.
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to H. Addiks and Henri Castro, March 27, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Sh] [B] H. Addiks regarding a "sorrowful and punishable scene" that took place in his house, written in English. Also, beginning of letter from [Huth] to Castro. Page 215 of letter book. Continuation of letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro explaining that he is ill and has no time to convalesce because of his duties. In this letter he discusses the rising price of corn, dissent among some of the colonists, his lack of appropriate housing, a theft, the murder of a colonist name Wolf, his relationship with his father and distribution of land, among other topics. Pages 215 (verso), 216, 217, 218, 219, and 220 (recto) of letter book.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth Henri Castro, April 12, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro in which he says that he is enclosing letters from colonists and discussing the crops. Page 220, verso, of letter book.
[Pages 221 and 212 of letter book]
Page 221 of letter book on which is written several financial notes and the start of a letter, possibly to Castro, regarding the annexation of Texas. Page 222, recto, of letter book on which is written a continuation of a letter to Castro and several financial notes.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to his father, Ludwig Huth, May 3, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to his father, L[udwig] Huth about the situation with Castro, his financial difficulty, the legal action he took against two colonists and his realization that if he had been able to foresee the unpleasant sides of his job he would not have taken it on for $10 a day. Pages 222, verso, and 223 of letter book.
[Page 224 of letter book]
Page 224 of letter book containing various financial notes.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, June 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro informing him how much he is needed in Castroville in order for it to succeed. He also discusses the crops and election of a cowboy to tend the growing number of cows. Also, a financial note at top date 1845/06/03. Pages 224, verso, and 225 of letter book.
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, June 1845 and July 14, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro regarding a new expedition of colonists. Several small notes regarding sent letters and financial matters interspersed. Pages 226 of letter book. Also first part of letter to W. Elliot dates 1845/07/14 regarding financial matters. Page 226, verso, of letter book. Page 227 of letter book containing last half of letter from [Huth] to W. Elliot regarding financial matters. Also, various notes regarding finances and purchasing supplies.
[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb and F. Guilbeau, September 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb apologizing for the delay and correcting several errors in the bill of sale in their last letter. Also includes beginning of letter to F. Guilbeau of same date, regarding items for sale. Pages 227, verso, and 228 of letter book.
[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.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, October 5, 1845]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enri] Castro in which Huth expresses his belief that Castro would be coming soon and reiterating that his presence is necessary for the colony's success. He also discusses the colonists and the declaration of war by Mexico and his belief that it will be nothing to worry about. Pages 230 (verso), 231, and 232 (recto) of letter book.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Mr. Macquinay]
Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to Mr. Macquinay expressing his hope that Mazquinay is well and has arrived in Galveston. He goes on to discuss the new batch of colonists and what expenditures they will require until they are self-sufficient. Page 232, verso, of letter book.
[Page 236 of letter book]
Page 236 of letter book contains short notes regarding letter to Castro, Martin and Cobb and brief notes regarding financial matters. Page 236, verso, of letter book contains several short notes to Castro, Martin and Cobb, and J. H. Illies & Co.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to J. H. Illies & Co., October 6, 1846]
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.
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