Latest content added for The Portal to Texas History Collection: Huth Family Papershttps://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/HUTHFP/browse/?start=30&fq=str_location_county:Medina+County,+TX&fq=untl_decade:1840-18492011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing The Portal to Texas History Collection: Huth Family Papers[Note from R. J. Higginbotham requesting that Mr. Huth pay John Hartman, June 24, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188748/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188748/"><img alt="[Note from R. J. Higginbotham requesting that Mr. Huth pay John Hartman, June 24, 1845]" title="[Note from R. J. Higginbotham requesting that Mr. Huth pay John Hartman, June 24, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188748/small/"/></a></p><p>Note from R. J. Higginbotham requesting that Mr. Huth pay John Hartman $8.50 for lumber. Signed R. J. Higginbotham on June 24, 1845.</p>[Receipt for $27, May 6, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188749/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188749/"><img alt="[Receipt for $27, May 6, 1846]" title="[Receipt for $27, May 6, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188749/small/"/></a></p><p>Receipt for $27 for 9 40-acre lots on the Medina River. Signed Chas. de Montel.</p>[Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, August 1, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188750/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188750/"><img alt="[Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, August 1, 1846]" title="[Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, August 1, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188750/small/"/></a></p><p>Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, with expenses. Dated August 1, 1846 from Castroville.</p>[Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville, December 1845 to February 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188752/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188752/"><img alt="[Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville, December 1845 to February 1846]" title="[Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville, December 1845 to February 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188752/small/"/></a></p><p>Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville. Dated December 1845 through February 1846.</p>[Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, March 5, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188753/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188753/"><img alt="[Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, March 5, 1846]" title="[Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, March 5, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188753/small/"/></a></p><p>Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Dated March 5, 1846.</p>[Ledger sheets showing financial transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, August 21, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188754/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188754/"><img alt="[Ledger sheets showing financial transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, August 21, 1846]" title="[Ledger sheets showing financial transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, August 21, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188754/small/"/></a></p><p>Ledger sheet showing financial transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Signed Wm. Elliot on August 21, 1846 in San Antonio.</p>[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188797/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188797/"><img alt="[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843]" title="[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188797/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, Copy 2]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188798/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188798/"><img alt="[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, Copy 2]" title="[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, Copy 2]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188798/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document putting forth the agreement made between Henri Castro of Paris and Louis Huth, Sr. of Neufreystaedt, October 7, 1843]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188799/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188799/"><img alt="[Document putting forth the agreement made between Henri Castro of Paris and Louis Huth, Sr. of Neufreystaedt, October 7, 1843]" title="[Document putting forth the agreement made between Henri Castro of Paris and Louis Huth, Sr. of Neufreystaedt, October 7, 1843]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188799/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, English translation]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188800/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188800/"><img alt="[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, English translation]" title="[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, English translation]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188800/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document concerning Slasi Albrecht's travel to Texas, October 9 and October 26, 1843]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188801/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188801/"><img alt="[Document concerning Slasi Albrecht's travel to Texas, October 9 and October 26, 1843]" title="[Document concerning Slasi Albrecht's travel to Texas, October 9 and October 26, 1843]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188801/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document giving power of attorney to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1843]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188802/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188802/"><img alt="[Document giving power of attorney to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1843]" title="[Document giving power of attorney to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1843]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188802/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Envelope on which is written "Confidential Orders," October 15, 1843]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188803/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188803/"><img alt="[Envelope on which is written "Confidential Orders," October 15, 1843]" title="[Envelope on which is written "Confidential Orders," October 15, 1843]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188803/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope, on which is written "Confidential Orders... To be opened in case of the absence of Messrs. E. Martin & Laude & Phené".</p>[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188804/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188804/"><img alt="[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]" title="[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188804/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188805/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188805/"><img alt="[Document for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843]" title="[Document for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188805/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188806/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188806/"><img alt="[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844]" title="[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188806/small/"/></a></p><p>Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell regarding passage to Texas. Signed by all parties on March 22, 1844 in Neufreystaedt.</p>[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844, negative copy]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188807/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188807/"><img alt="[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844, negative copy]" title="[Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell, March 22, 1844, negative copy]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188807/small/"/></a></p><p>Contract between Henri Castro and Anthony Gsell regarding passage to Texas. Signed by all parties on March 22, 1844 in Neufreystaedt. Negative copy.</p>[Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro, November 14, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188808/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188808/"><img alt="[Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro, November 14, 1844]" title="[Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro, November 14, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188808/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188809/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188809/"><img alt="[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]" title="[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188809/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188811/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188811/"><img alt="[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]" title="[Contract between Huth and Castro, November 20, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188811/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Voting results tally sheet, October 13, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188812/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188812/"><img alt="[Voting results tally sheet, October 13, 1845]" title="[Voting results tally sheet, October 13, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188812/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, July 25, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188813/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188813/"><img alt="[Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, July 25, 1846]" title="[Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, July 25, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188813/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, July 25, 1846, copy 2]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188814/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188814/"><img alt="[Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, July 25, 1846, copy 2]" title="[Document certifying Louis Huth's election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, July 25, 1846, copy 2]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188814/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Document stating that Huth no longer works for Castro, October 16, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188815/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188815/"><img alt="[Document stating that Huth no longer works for Castro, October 16, 1846]" title="[Document stating that Huth no longer works for Castro, October 16, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188815/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[List of documents received from Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 27, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188816/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188816/"><img alt="[List of documents received from Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 27, 1846]" title="[List of documents received from Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 27, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188816/small/"/></a></p><p>List of documents received from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth, including contracts, receipts and lists. Signed Ch. Van Dessel on October 27, 1846 in Castroville.</p>[Receipt for delivery of two account books, October 28, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188817/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188817/"><img alt="[Receipt for delivery of two account books, October 28, 1846]" title="[Receipt for delivery of two account books, October 28, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188817/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188818/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188818/"><img alt="[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]" title="[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188818/small/"/></a></p><p>Document by Castro notifying the colonists that Huth is the legal owner of only the land his house occupies and an additional 40 acres across the river and therefore has no right to sell, rent or transfer any other property. He goes on to list their financial disagreement and states that a court hearing will decide who the debtor really is. Signed Hr. Castro on January 2, 1847 in Castroville.</p>[Jesuit sermon, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188850/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188850/"><img alt="[Jesuit sermon, 1845]" title="[Jesuit sermon, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188850/small/"/></a></p><p>Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.</p>Land - Verkauf in Nord-Amerika2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188870/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188870/"><img alt="Land - Verkauf in Nord-Amerika" title="Land - Verkauf in Nord-Amerika" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188870/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188408/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188408/"><img alt="[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December, 1845]" title="[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188408/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a fire and damage caused. Signed by Huth possibly in December 1845.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, November, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188409/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188409/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, November, 1844]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, November, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188409/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188410/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188410/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1844]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188410/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188411/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188411/"><img alt="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844]" title="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188411/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Two letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively, October 9, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188412/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188412/"><img alt="[Two letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively, October 9, 1844]" title="[Two letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to R. J. Higgenbotham and W. Elliot, respectively, October 9, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188412/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Receipts and other writing on page 206 of letter book]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188413/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188413/"><img alt="[Receipts and other writing on page 206 of letter book]" title="[Receipts and other writing on page 206 of letter book]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188413/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and Dr. Cupples, October, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188414/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188414/"><img alt="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and Dr. Cupples, October, 1844]" title="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and Dr. Cupples, October, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188414/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188416/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188416/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188416/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to H. Addiks and Henri Castro, March 27, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188417/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188417/"><img alt="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to H. Addiks and Henri Castro, March 27, 1845]" title="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to H. Addiks and Henri Castro, March 27, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188417/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth Henri Castro, April 12, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188418/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188418/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth Henri Castro, April 12, 1845]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth Henri Castro, April 12, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188418/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Pages 221 and 212 of letter book]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188419/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188419/"><img alt="[Pages 221 and 212 of letter book]" title="[Pages 221 and 212 of letter book]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188419/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to his father, Ludwig Huth, May 3, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188420/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188420/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to his father, Ludwig Huth, May 3, 1845]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to his father, Ludwig Huth, May 3, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188420/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Page 224 of letter book]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188421/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188421/"><img alt="[Page 224 of letter book]" title="[Page 224 of letter book]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188421/small/"/></a></p><p>Page 224 of letter book containing various financial notes.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, June 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188422/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188422/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, June 1845]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, June 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188422/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, June 1845 and July 14, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188423/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188423/"><img alt="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, June 1845 and July 14, 1845]" title="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, June 1845 and July 14, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188423/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb and F. Guilbeau, September 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188424/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188424/"><img alt="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb and F. Guilbeau, September 1845]" title="[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb and F. Guilbeau, September 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188424/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, October 5, 1845]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188426/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188426/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, October 5, 1845]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, October 5, 1845]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188426/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Page 236 of letter book]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188428/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188428/"><img alt="[Page 236 of letter book]" title="[Page 236 of letter book]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188428/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to J. H. Illies & Co., October 6, 1846]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188429/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188429/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to J. H. Illies & Co., October 6, 1846]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to J. H. Illies & Co., October 6, 1846]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188429/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1846, with other notes, September 1844]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188430/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188430/"><img alt="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1846, with other notes, September 1844]" title="[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1846, with other notes, September 1844]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188430/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to H[enr]i Castro informing him that he has closed out his daily accounts and asking him to take care of various financial matters. Page 238, recto, of letter book. On page 238, verso, of letter book on which is written some information regarding provisions and notifying the public that he is no longer an employee of Castro or the Antwerp Society for Texas Colonization.</p>[Page 239 of letter book]2011-10-11T16:13:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188431/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188431/"><img alt="[Page 239 of letter book]" title="[Page 239 of letter book]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188431/small/"/></a></p><p>Page 239 of letter book. Blank except for page number. Page 239, verso, of letter book on which is written information regarding provisions, possibly from September 1844, and part of a letter to [Castro].</p>