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[Transcript of invoice of money paid back to William Dall from Stephen F. Austin's estate, August 1, 1840]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for money paid back to William Dall from Stephen F. Austin's estate.

Date: August 1, 1840

Item Type: Text

[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, August 24, 1846]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie provides news on several legal affairs including the transfer of several Empresario land suits to Travis County for trial and Gillespie's efforts to address ongoing business matters in Bastrop.

Date: August 24, 1846

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Emily Margaret Austin Perry to James F. Perry, August 26, 1847]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Margaret Austin Perry to James F. Perry, in which Emily Perry let's her husband know she has arrived at her current destination, with their daughter, safely but that the trip home will require a detour due to outbreaks of fever around the Bastrop area. Emily Perry also provides a list of tasks that need to be tended to in her absence (preserves, garden, weather boarding, etc.).

Date: August 26, 1847

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry, August 26, [1847]]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry discussing her return journey home and reminding James of items he and others need to attend to while she is away.

Date: August 26, 1847

Item Type: Letter

[Concerning the colonization of Texas, August 21, 1846]

Newspaper clipping regarding the colonization of Texas.

Date: August 21, 1846

Item Type: Clipping

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.

Date: August 7, 1845

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

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

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

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, August 1, 1846]

Document listing building supplies delivered to the house of Henri Castro, with expenses. Dated August 1, 1846 from Castroville.

Date: August 1, 1846

Item Type: Text

[Ledger sheets showing financial transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, August 21, 1846]

Ledger sheet showing financial transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Signed Wm. Elliot on August 21, 1846 in San Antonio.

Date: August 21, 1846

Creator: Elliot, William

Item Type: Text

[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.

Date: August 15, 1845

Creator: Castro, Henri

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 9, 1846]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding trade. Signed Illies & Co. on August 9, 1846 in Galveston.

Date: August 9, 1846

Creator: Illies & Co.

Item Type: Letter

[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 31, 1845]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] expressing sadness and astonishment that all of [Louis'] property was stolen on the journey, asking why Vicar Pfanner hasn't written, and expressing surprise that Philip Schneider turned out to be so ungrateful. He also asks after various colonists and tells him that until the stock company for the colony is established, he will not use Louis' name in connection with it. Signed "Your dear and faithful father Huth" in August 1845. Also, Letter … more

Date: August 31, 1845

Creator: Huth, Ludwig

Item Type: Letter

[Receipt for 30 dollars, 80 cents, paid to Charles S. de Montel, August 27, 1844]

Receipt for 30 dollars, 80 cents, paid to Charles S. de Montel for expenses incurred in his capacity as a guide for the colonists. Signed Charles S. de Montel on August 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris for my expenses up until today."

Date: August 27, 1844

Creator: de Montel, Charles

Item Type: Text

[Receipt for 229 francs, 50 cents, paid to Jacob Zimmerli, August 8, 1846]

Receipt for 229 francs, 50 cents, paid to Jacob Zimmerli. Signed Jacob Zimmerli August 8, 1846 in Castroville.

Date: August 8, 1846

Creator: Zimmerli, Jacob

Item Type: Text

[Receipt for 110 francs, 5 cents, August 8, 1846]

Receipt for 110 francs, 5 cents, paid to Barthalome [Töpfler]. Signed Barthalome [Töpfler], August 8, 1846 in Castroville.

Date: August 8, 1846

Creator: Töpfler, Barthalome

Item Type: Text

The Houstonian. (Extra.) (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 69, Ed. 1 Monday, August 16, 1841

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Date: August 16, 1841

Creator: Baker, Joseph

Item Type: Newspaper

The Houstonian. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 70, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1841

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Date: August 18, 1841

Creator: Baker, Joseph

Item Type: Newspaper

The Houstonian. (Extra.) (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 70, Ed. 2 Wednesday, August 18, 1841

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Date: August 18, 1841

Creator: Baker, Joseph

Item Type: Newspaper

The Houstonian. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 71, Ed. 1 Friday, August 20, 1841

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Date: August 20, 1841

Creator: Baker, Joseph

Item Type: Newspaper