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- [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.
- 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.
- [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.
- [Note from R. J. Higginbotham requesting that Mr. Huth pay John Hartman, June 24, 1845]
- Note from R. J. Higginbotham requesting that Mr. Huth pay John Hartman $8.50 for lumber. Signed R. J. Higginbotham on June 24, 1845.
- [Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville, December 1845 to February 1846]
- Ledger sheets showing transactions relating to the colonization of Castroville. Dated December 1845 through February 1846.
- [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.
- [Jesuit sermon, 1845]
- Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December, 1845]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a fire and damage caused. Signed by Huth possibly in December 1845.
- [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.
- [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 Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] sharing news of the bill's passage in the House and his hope that it will be passed in the Senate as well. He also discusses the organization of a militia. Signed Hi. Castro in January 1845 in Washington.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 23, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing the success of the Bill with the Senate and the President. He states that he is leaving for Galveston the following day. Signed Hi. Castro on January 23, 1845 in Washington.
- [Letter from W. Elliot, February, 1845]
- Letter from W. Elliot regarding the colony, travel plans, and financial matters.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January, 23, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] sharing news of the Bill's passage and stating that he is going to go to Europe to encourage immigration but expects to be back by the end of June. In the postscript he asks him to let Dr. Cupples occupy his house. Signed Hi. Castro in January 23, 1845 in Washington.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 1, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his success in Congress. He gives details of his trip to Europe including when he expects to return. Signed M. Castro in February 1, 1845 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 5, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri Castro] to Ferdinand [Louis] Huth regarding the arrival of [Pfanner] and his immigrants. Signed H. C. on February 5, 1845 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 6, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that the letter is entrusted to Rev. Pfanner and many immigrants are expected shortly. He lists some provisions he is sending, including salt, nails, seeds, etc. Signed H. Castro on February 6, 1845 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 11, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri Castro] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that the schooner Pauline left the previous day with Pfanner and 206 immigrants. He encloses his accounts with Cobb and a list of the immigrants and their financial standing. Signed H. C. on February 11, 1845 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth regarding the brig Oscar, February 11, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the brig Oscar and 100 immigrants. Signed Hi. Castro on February 11, 1845 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 18, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing the arrival of 315 emigrants in two convoys under the direction of Rev. Pfanner. Signed H. Castro on February 18, 1845 in New Orleans.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 2, 1845]
- Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] with news of the annexation of Texas to the United States. Signed H. Castro on March 2, 1845 in Washington.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 1, 1845]
- Letter from Hr. Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating his intentions for his trip to Europe. Signed Hr. Castro on April 1, 1845 in Boston.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 13, 1845]
- Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] written upon his arrival in Liverpool from Halifax. He states that he will immediately begin work for the colony instead of seeing his family. Signed H. Castro on April 13, 1845 in Liverpool.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed H. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845, Copy 2]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed Hr. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 15, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] impatiently awaiting news of the colony and hoping the 59 emigrants sent though New Orleans arrive without trouble. He mentions that he is corresponding with Huth's father and expects to see him soon. Signed H. Castro on May 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 1, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that he is sorry Huth has been ill and hoping he recovers quickly. He states that on the next steamer either he or an agent will arrive with needed funds. He mentions Cobb's treason. Signed Hr. Castro on July 1, 1845 in Paris.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 1, 1845, Copy 2]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that he is sorry Huth has been ill and hoping he recovers quickly. He states that on the next steamer either he or an agent will arrive with needed funds. He mentions Cobb's treason. Signed Hr. Castro on July 1, 1845 in Paris.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 15, 1845]
- Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing that he has won his lawsuit. He instructs him to have Dr. Cupples go to Galveston to meet Mr. Maqueray and route the new colonists through Corpus Christi. He includes details of Huth's appointment as Director and three other commissions. A postscript states that Mr. Maqueray will be unable to leave and a replacement must be found. Signed Hr. Castro on August 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Huth, Cupples, Bourgeois and Gentil, September 17, 1845]
- Letter from H[enr]i Castro to Huth, Cupples, Bourgeois and Gentil in which he introduces the bearer of the letter, Jean Joseph Bouche, and asks them to guide him and give him aid. Signed Hi. Castro Sept. 17, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 17, 1845]
- Letter from H[enr]i Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding a new batch of emigrants and some specific instructions regarding the colony. Signed Hi. Castro on Sept. 17, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 17, 1845, Copy 2]
- Letter from H[enr]i Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding a new batch of emigrants and some specific instructions regarding the colony. Marked "Duplicate". Signed Hi. Castro on Sept. 17, 1845 in Antwerp. Includes a document listing names of colonists under the headings "house[s] built" and "under construction," with several dates listed.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1845]
- Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth assuring him that he is writing twice a month and stating that Huth's letters are not reaching him. He also dictates his wishes for the construction of his house and gardens and states that he expects to bring with him a large number of families with money when he returns. He ends with several subjects he wishes Huth to address in his return letter. Signed Hy. Castro on October 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 16, 1845]
- Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] imploring him to write as he has had no news. Signed Hy. Castro on November 16, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Theodore DeCoch, Guillaume D'Hanis and T. David to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 4, 1845]
- Letter from Th[eodo]re DeCoch, G[uillau]me D'Hanis and T. David to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth introducing him to the newly formed Antwerp Society for Texas Colonization. Signed G. D. on December 4, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 1, 1845]
- Letter from H[enr]i Castro to [Ferdinand] L[oui]s Huth explaining his reasons for the creation of the Antwerp Society for Texas Colonization. Signed Hi. Castro on December 1, 1845 in Antwerp.
- [Letter from A. Laude to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 7, 1845]
- Letter from A. Laude to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding a shipment on board the schooner Youns. Signed A. Laude on February 7, 184[5] in Galveston.
- [Letter from A. Landez for E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to L. Huth, February 10, 1845]
- Letter from [A. Landez] for E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to L. Huth enclosing a copy of his current account. Signed A. [Landez] on February 10, 1845 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 17, 1845]
- Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding a recent letter from Castro and a shipment of nails.
- [Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 18, 1845]
- Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth informing him that corn is becoming scarce.
- [Letter from Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 24, 1845]
- Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth regarding money for corn.