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[List of documents received from Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 27, 1846]
List of documents received from [Ferdinand] Louis Huth, including contracts, receipts and lists. Signed Ch. Van Dessel on October 27, 1846 in Castroville.
[Receipt for delivery of two account books, October 28, 1846]
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.
[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]
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.
[Document regarding the passage of Act No. 19, February 18, 1850]
Document regarding the passage of Act No. 19. Signed John Hoffman on February 18, 1850 in Medina County.
[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.
[Document regarding the passage of Act No. 21, May 20, 1850]
Document regarding the passage of Act No. 21 and authorizing payment of $11.40 to the County Clerk of Medina County for various supplies. Signed John Hoffman on May 20, 1850 in Medina County. Signed "rec'd paymt in full" by Louis Huth.
[Cover sheet for Castro's Correspondence]
Cover sheet for Castro's Correspondence regarding the court cases Huth vs. Castro and Huth vs. Castro in Bexar District Court.
[Questions to be put to Mr. Montel]
Questions to be asked of Mr. [Charles de] Montel regarding the character, reputation and actions of Louis Huth during the settlement of Castroville.
[Document authorizing Louis Huth to act as need for the benefit of the colonists of Castroville]
Document authorizing [Louis Huth] to act as need for the benefit of the colonists of [Castroville].
[Document detailing actions of Mr. Castro]
Document detailing actions of Mr. Castro and quoting letters from him regarding his instructions for Huth.
[Extracts of letters written to Louis Huth in Castroville by Henri Castro]
Extracts of letter written to Louis Huth in Castroville by Henri Castro while Castro was away for about 22 months.
[Extracts of letters written to Louis Huth in Castroville by Henri Castro in French and English]
Extracts of letter written to Louis Huth in Castroville by Henri Castro while Castro was away for about 22 months. One column in French and one in English.
[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.
[Agreement between Ferdinand Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler, December 3, 1853]
Document containing an agreement between [Ferdinand] Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler regarding a tract of Huth's land that will be farmed by Hutzler for one season. Signed by Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler on December 3, 1853 in Castroville.
[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.
[Notarized document regarding by the legal case between Huth and Castro, April 3, 1854]
Notarized document regarding by the legal case between Huth and Castro. Reference is made to the agreement between them dated November 20, 1844 setting forth their responsibilities and reimbursements. Signed James Paul, Louis Huth, Hr. Castro, A. Castro and Angelo Caucici, Trustee of Amelie Castro on April 3, 1854.
[Document regarding an agreement between Louis Huth and Emil Huth, January 5, 1858]
Document regarding an agreement between Louis Huth and Emil Huth regarding sale of land and payment of $425 owed to Louis Huth. Signed Louis Huth and Emil Huth on January 5, 1858 in Castroville.
[Deed of Trust]
Handwritten form entitled Deed of Trust. Blanks not filled in.
[Passport for Louis Huth, May 17, 1866]
Passport for Louis Huth including physical description. Signed by Secretary of State William H. Seward on May 17, 1866 in Washington [D. C.].
[Document listing the names of colonists, June 20, 1851 to March 16, 1852]
Document listing the names of colonists, along with the number of their certificate, amount of acres, number of surveys, number of districts and who sent for a patent. Dates range from June 20, [18]51 to March 16 [18]52.
[Document putting forth resolutions]
Document putting forth the desire to support no man for office who is not uncompromisingly opposed to the Know Nothing Party. Includes the resolutions that E. M. Peale is their choice for Governor, P. H. Bell for Congress, S. A. Maverick for Senator, and W. H. Cleveland for "floating representatives."
[Document granting Auguste Huth power of attorney for Charles Emile Huth]
Document stating that Auguste Huth is granted power of attorney for Charles Emile Huth in order that he may withdraw all dividends from the company "le Phenix" in Charles Huth's name. Francois Guilbeau acting as notary public. Signatures and dates left blank.
[Map showing land ownership]
Map showing land ownership. Plat of 1280 acres of land situated near and adjoining Quihi belonging to M. Castro.
[Booklet containing cures for various conditions, 1784-1823]
Various efficient cures and remedies for diseases and cattle plagues taken from newspapers.
[Chart showing days of the months, 1832]
Chart showing days of the months and which day of the year they correspond to. Dated 1832. Table of days & numbers, from the 1st January to the 30th June.
[Envelope addressed to John Barrows, October 22, 1888]
Envelope addressed to John Barrows. Postmarked October 22, [18]88 from Philadelphia.
[Study materials]
Study materials. Gives examples of adjective placement in relation to nouns and shows how the meaning can change depending on placement.
[Booklet of Verse]
Booklet of verse containing poems in French and German. Titles include: "Manners, a poem", "The Little Man Who's Piss'd", "I am a woman by nature", "Weep with me oh you nightly still rhymes" (signed by R.L.), "A heart that is suffering torment", "Love note", "Having once young man chosen the friends of your beloved", "What are you missing, oh my heart", and a poem from an unknown woman addressed to Wilhelm.
[List of names and financial information]
List of names and financial information with a note at the bottom that the writer could take cash or merchandise for the balance.
[A note about silk ribbon]
A note about silk ribbon in any color except black, 15 yards.
[Document containing notes about debts and credits]
Document containing notes about debts and credits and items out on loan titled "Folder H notes".
[Document containing a list of items]
Document containing a list of items, including a table, chairs, plates, cups, etc., with some of the items checked off.
[Note in Spanish and English]
Note on which is written "Pesqueria, Abaja, Onion Seed, Large White Mexican."
[Jesuit sermon, 1845]
Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.
[Payment deadlines]
Detailed explanation of how to determine payment deadlines.
[Document]
Document written in unknown language.
List of emigrants who left Bremen bound for Castroville
List of emigrants who left Bremen bound for Castroville.
[Document listing passengers traveling aboard the Patriot]
Document listing passengers traveling aboard the Patriot, with names and size of party.
[Long open letter to the people of Castroville]
Long open letter to the people of Castroville explaining all the alleged transgressions of Huth. This document appears to be a rebuttal to a document by Huth.
Eulogy for a deceased child
Eulogy for a deceased child. "Here at the grave of an accomplished beloved child at the end of life..."
[Document concerning interest on a life insurance policy]
Document explaining how Emil must go about receiving his interest in a life insurance policy.
[Open letter from Huth to the people of Castroville]
Open letter from Huth to the people of Castroville defending himself against Castro's accusations.
[Document stating details about Texas and Castroville]
Document stating details about Texas, Castroville, farming, livestock, domestic help, the landscape and economic future of Texas. Signed [A.] C.
[Certain Cure for Corns]
Receipt (prescription) for a cure for corns by Mrs. M. W. Graves.
Poetic verse
Poetic verse.
[Document containing medical advice]
Document containing medical advice about rhubarb, quinine, vinegar and saltpeter and for washing detergent and avoiding cholera. Also states what to do to cause vomiting.
[Poem about General Bertrand, September 26, 1830]
Poem about General Bertrand written by Cath.
Poem about Nemorin and Estelle
Poem about Nemorin and Estelle.
[Mostly blank pages]
Mostly blank pages, with a few figures in pencil. "Castro & Antwerp Colonization Society" is written on the first page.
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