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- [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 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, 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, September 18, 1846]
- Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] L[oui]s Huth advising him of his impending arrival in San Antonio. Signed H. Castro on September 18, [1846] in Flores.
- [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 William Elliot, November 25, 1844]
- Letter from H[enri] Castro to W[illia]m Elliot regarding financial matters and giving orders for accounts and supplies.
- [Letter from Hy. Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 25, 1844]
- Letter from Hy. Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a credit for Haas.
- [Letter from Hy. Castro to W. Elliot, December 29, 1844]
- 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 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.
- [Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 9, 1846]
- Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth urging him to send carts to fetch immigrants to Castroville. Signed Illies & Co. on July 9, 1846 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 21, 1846]
- Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth with details about transporting the new immigrants. Signed Illies & Co. on July 21, 1846 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, June 18, 1846]
- Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regretting to say that some letters have not arrived, as the postal system is not satisfactory. He also lists several ships carrying emigrants. Signed Illies & Co. on June 18, 1846 in Galveston.
- [Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849]
- Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth sympathizing with Huth's hard times, giving his negative opinion of Castro, discussing the great sums of money Castro owes him and asking if Huth can prevent the colonists from cutting down pecan trees that need centuries to grow. Signed Illies & Co. on October 13, 1849 in New Orleans.
- [Letter from James Holford to H. Castro, June 3, 1844]
- 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 Ludwig Huth to Albert Huth, June 11, 1847]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Albert [Huth] with note from brother August at beginning. Father refers to several previous letters and acknowledges receipt of letters from Albert. He gives his opinion that D'Hanis is not the right man for his position and states that Rogeron would be better. He then goes on to discuss financial matters. Signed by Huth on June 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis and Albert Huth, October 11, 1847]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert [Huth] questioning why he has not received responses yet. Included is a copy of a letter from the widow of Anton Gsell certifying that she is, in fact, his widow. He also mentioned a new law that would restrict who could deal with the immigration business. Signed by Huth on October 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis, April 24, 1848]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] commending him for looking after Mr. Guilbeau's business in his absence and hoping he is able to secure employment in his firm. He also hopes that Albert will be able to be employed as well. He then goes on to speak of the unexpected revolution in France and how it has spread across Europe. He also asks him to inquire about their land and how they will legally be able to sell it off in small parcels. He continues to discuss the business of colonization. Signed by Huth on April 24, 1848 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, 1843]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 14, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth regarding Louis' ability to give advice and a helping hand to the colonists and recommending to him one J. C. Held, who will be arriving in advance of his family. Signed by Huth on April 14, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 15, 1845]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him that Johann George Young is asking them to hold the boat for him and that there are 31 people in the expedition.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 16, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] in which he discusses new colonists on their way to Texas, financial matters relating to the colony and how a tile fell on Emil's head. Dated April 16, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Also, recommending a Swiss girl, who will be traveling to the colony, for field and garden help.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 19, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth reiterating his recommendation of the Swiss girl for field and garden help and discussing other colony business. Signed by Huth on April 19, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 21, 1847]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his son's lack of communication and expressing his regret regarding the misunderstanding between Louis and Castro. He states that confidence in Castro is waning and discusses Castro's handling of funds for the colony. Huth gives his opinion that only with a friendly relationship with Castro will they be able to successfully attain their goals. He also delivers news of an aunt's death. Signed by Huth on April 21, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April, 1845]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the long, cold winter and the annexation of Texas to the United States. Letter is dated 1845-04-12 or 1845-04-14.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 18, 1844]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] expressing the sacrifice he had to make in order to get the expedition of 200 colonists off. His health suffered greatly because of the stress. He also discusses several individuals who took advantage of colonists by tricking them into paying them their passage money. Includes a list of items sent on the last boat: sickles, harness, string, wine vinegar, etc. Unsigned. Dated December 18, 1844 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 26, 1843]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding business and colonization matters. He instructs Louis to make sure to purchase long staple cotton and informs him that a third expedition will take place, provided the weather is good. Short note at end by August [Huth].
- [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.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 28, 1845]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] detailing which letters have been received, sent and answered. He goes on to discuss in detail a financial disagreement themselves and a friend of Castro's in Paris. He asks several questions regarding the land in Texas and discusses the unusually long, severe winter and how it has affected their colonization plans. A copy of a letter from someone in Altdorf stating that a widow had returned from Texas and was telling everyone how horrible it was and how her husband starved to death. As a result, few colonists were willing to come from her town. He also discusses Pfanner's plans and a financial disagreement with Isabelle.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 10, 1844]
- 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 Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 15, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth introducing him to the bearer of the letter and recommending him and his family as hard working people. He also states that Castro will be leaving for Texas in early April and he is anxious to see if Castro will settle his accounts with him before he goes. Signed by Huth on March 15, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 25, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth informing him of letters he sent previously and letting him know that they have just now received several of Louis' letters sent with Nick Haby dated October 5, 6 and 9. Signed by Huth on March 25, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of his letter and discussing financial matters relating to the colony. He includes several excerpts from letters from Castro. Signed by Huth on May 26, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May, 1844]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him that Maas wanted to leave on the Ocean but met a woman and got married and so will be leaving on the Marie Jeannette. He states that the new batch of emigrants is full of good hardworking people.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 11, 1845]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferd[inand] Louis Huth informing him of a cousin who will be emigrating to Texas shortly. Signed by Huth on November 11, 1845 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 20, 1843]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the business of colonization. He discusses convoys of colonists, a box he is sending to Louis, a letter from the boatman Meyer's daughter, and how busy he is.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1843]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding Castro's wish that a suitable director accompany every convoy of emigrants.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 28, 1844]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] in which he tells of the preparation for the large expedition of colonists including Rev. Pfanner. He lists other people with whom Louis might want to make acquaintance. Unsigned. Dated November 28, 1844 in Mannheim.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 12, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth stating that they have made the acquaintance of Nick Haby and found him to be a good, honest young man. He says that Haby is leaving for Texas and Albert [Huth] wanted to leave as well, but will have to wait for the next boat. Signed by Huth on October 12, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 15, 1843]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the colonization business. He states that August is leaving for Strasburg to meet some colonists.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, September 23, 1846]
- Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the negative impact of Pfanner's letter about the colony and how it has made finding colonists harder. He also asks him to have earlier colonists write letters home so that potential colonists will see that all is well. Signed by [Huth] on September 23, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to his son Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 9, 1847]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his son [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth]. He copies a letter of praise sent home by newcomers to Castroville. He discusses the purchase of 4000 acres in Castroville and Louis' demand to the Association for the 320 acres promised him. Several letters in French are included in the text. Also, he writes about Castro's sale of 40,000 acres that came as a surprise to him and his hopes that the colony will fare better than Albert anticipated. Signed "Your faithful father Huth" in Neufreystaedt and dated July 9, 1847.
- [Letter from Ludwig Huth to his sons, July 24, 1847]
- Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his sons, [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert Huth. Contains a transcribed copy of a letter from D'Hanis & Co. dated July 15, 1847 from Antwerp. He inquires about Louis' legal action involving Castro and hopes that Albert will be able to live in harmony with Castro, despite Castro's inconsiderate actions. Signed Father Huth and dated July 24, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
- [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 W. Elliot, February, 1845]
- Letter from W. Elliot regarding the colony, travel plans, and financial matters.
- [Letter from William Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 22, 1845]
- Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth regarding 8 fanegas of corn meal.
- [Letter from William Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 29, 1844]
- 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, December 9, 1844]
- 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 Wm. Elliot to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 29, 1844]
- Letter from Wm. Elliot to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding corn and the mill.
- [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.