Document agreeing to pay 200 francs to the order of Messrs. Huth & Co. of Neufreystaedt. Dated March 26, 1844 and signed with the mark of the [wife] of Weber.
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, 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, including soap, lamp oil, vinegar, salt, lead shot, pepper, cinnamon, sugar and more. Dated July 30, 1844 in Castroville.
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 stating that in three months, 140 francs must be paid. Signed by [Jehan] [Lacht] Wernet, Sr. and dated November 21, 1844. Reverse side is a document stating the details of several financial transactions, dated November 1, 5 and 6, 1845 in Neufreystaedt.
Document stating that T[heod]ore Gentils would like Huth to give Mr. Beseq two francs, 32 centimes for his share of the lumber furnished for his house and which Castro promised in advance of the total. Signed by T[heod]ore Gentils on December 22, 1844 in Castroville.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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. Originals in English, text crossed out. Page 205, verso, 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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].
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth wishing him a happy new year and discussing their third expedition. He informs Huth that Bischops, Basting and de Bake have joined the enterprise and that he expects to depart for Texas on April 1st.
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a shipment of plows and a contract with Higginbotham, a copy of which is included, signed R. J. Higginbotham and dated November 22, 1844 in San Antonio. He also discusses various small matters related to the running of the colony.
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] insisting that the soil be plowed and sown. He informs him that arrival of emigrants is increasing and supplies will be important. He states that annexation is likely.
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding news of the colony and hoping Dreyer is found. He also gives some instructions regarding various people and issues. Signed H. Castro on December 14, 1844 in Washington.
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding news of the colony. He discusses Haas and Montel and expresses pleasure that Dreyer has returned. Signed H. Castro on December 22, 1844 in Washington.
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] in which he discusses Elliot and funds, carts and oxen, the arrival of [Pfanner] with his settlers and urging him to have the settlers write letters home. Signed H. Castro on December 29, 1844 in Washington.
Letter from Hy. Castro to W. Elliot [possibly Cope] regarding financial matters [copy]. Letter from James Holford to H. Castro, 1844-06-03, is copied on the reverse side of the letter.
Letter from James Holford to H. Castro regarding financial matters [copy]. Letter from Hy. Castro to W. Elliot, 1844-12-29, is copied on the reverse side.
Letter from El. Martin to [Ferdinand] L[oui]s Huth hoping that he has arrived safely at his destination and discussing the prospects for the success of Castroville. Signed El. Martin on January 15, 1844 in Galveston.
Letter from H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding the arrival of the Heinrich and 137 emigrants, 77 of them bound for Castroville. He also states that there are several chests with table linens and straw hats. Signed H. A. Cobb on March 12, 1844 in Galveston.
Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth referring to a circular and confirming a letter from Cobb. They state the the Tom Jack has already left with his goods on board. Signed E. Martin and H. A. Cobb on November 21, 1844 in Galveston.
Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth telling him when letters for Castro must be there in order to go off with the post and asking him to inform people that he cannot pay any drafts for fifteen days.
Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding payment of drafts. He also states his opinion that Higginbottom "deserves a scalding" for not delivering bacon and mail on time.
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding Casette's refusal to marry. He also tells him that he is sending Philipp Schneider, a gardener, at his own expense and that he is to work Huth's land until his passage is repaid. Mr. Reigert is taking grape sprouts to Texas and hopes to make wine. At the end is a short letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding two boxes of wicker and that Maas has gotten married.
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding Schneider and enclosing the agreement with him that he will work the land in Texas in order to pay off his passage. He also mentions Kramp and his emigrants and the current expedition of 21 Swiss emigrants. Postscript states that Schneider can shear sheep.
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.
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