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[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843]
Agreement between Henri Castro in Paris, Ferdinand Louis Huth and Huth & Co. in Neufreystaedt, in which they set forth the terms of their joint venture. Namely, that Ferdinand Louis Huth will travel to Texas and conduct trade business there for at least two years. Signed by Hy. Castro, Huth & Co. and Louis Huth, Jr. in Paris and Neufreystaedt on October 5, 1843.
[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, Copy 2]
Agreement between Henri Castro in Paris, Ferdinand Louis Huth and Huth & Co. in Neufreystaedt, in which they set forth the terms of their joint venture. Namely, that Ferdinand Louis Huth will travel to Texas and conduct trade business there for at least two years. Signed by Hr. Castro, Huth & Co. and Louis Huth, Jr. in Paris and Neufreystaedt on October 5, 1843. Copy 2.
[Document describing an agreement between Henri Castro, Ferdinand Louis Huth, and Huth & Co., October 5, 1843, English translation]
Agreement between Henri Castro in Paris, Ferdinand Louis Huth and Huth & Co. in Neufreystaedt, in which they set forth the terms of their joint venture. Namely, that Ferdinand Louis Huth will travel to Texas and conduct trade business there for at least two years. Signed by Hr. Castro, Huth & Co. and Louis Huth, Jr. in Paris and Neufreystaedt on October 5, 1843. Written in English.
[Document detailing advances made to Montel, June 9 and July 27, 1844]
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, July 30, 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, July 30, 1844]
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 for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843]
Document for [Ferdinand] Louis Huth making him Director of the expedition of the colonists aboard the Jean Key. Castro tells him whom to trust, that he should do business in cash or barter only and that if needs an aide, he should ask Mr. Bourgeois. Castro tells him that he should invest in moss and cattle. He also includes, on page 3, a dispatch to Anson Jones, Secretary of State. Signed by Hi. Castro on October 27, 1843 in Antwerp.
[Document giving power of attorney to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 15, 1843]
Document giving power of attorney to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth in case of the absence of Castro's agents in Galveston and San Antonio de Bexar upon their arrival in Texas. Signed Hr. Castro on October 15, 1843 in Paris.
[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.
[Document listing expenses incurred for a celebration, May 1, 1844]
Document listing expenses incurred for a celebration and for food given to their guide, Charles Montel.
[Document listing items chargeable to Mr. Castro and Mr. Huth's account, September 11, 1844]
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 listing passengers bound for Castroville on the Patriot, June 4, 1846]
Document listing passengers bound for Castroville on the Patriot.
[Document putting forth part of the agreement between Huth and Castro, November 14, 1844]
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 agreement made between Henri Castro of Paris and Louis Huth, Sr. of Neufreystaedt, October 7, 1843]
Document putting forth the agreement made between Henri Castro of Paris and Louis Huth, Sr. of Neufreystaedt regarding the purchase and distribution of land in Texas. Signed by Louis Huth, Sr. and Hr. Castro. in Paris and Neufreystaedt on October 7, 1843.
[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.
[Document showing financial transactions between H. Castro and L. Huth, 1843]
Document showing financial transactions between H. Castro and L. Huth for various supplies and other expenses.
[Document signed by Louis Huth January 3, 1847]
Document signed by Louis Huth and dated January 3, 1847 in Castroville.
[Document stating that Huth no longer works for Castro, October 16, 1846]
Document notice stating that Huth no longer works for Castro or the Texas Colonisation Company of Antwerp and that interested parties should contact Castro directly.
[Document stating the details of a financial agreement between Theodore Gentils, Huth, and Castro, December 22, 1844]
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 stating the details of several financial transactions, November, 1844]
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 the expenses aboard the Henrich bound for Galveston, December 1843]
Document stating the charges for five chests aboard the Hennrich bound for Galveston. Dated December 5, 1843 in Antwerp. Reverse side is a document stating the expenses for shipment of two chests of merchandise aboard the Hennrich bound for Galveston. Lists contents of chests, including linens and straw hats. Dated December 1, 1843 in Antwerp and signed by Henry [sic] Castro.
[Envelope on which is written "Confidential Orders," October 15, 1843]
Envelope, on which is written "Confidential Orders... To be opened in case of the absence of Messrs. E. Martin & Laude & Phené".
From the Didaskalia No. 263 of 23rd September 1846
Excerpt from the Didaskalia claiming that the colonists bound for Castroville has been "seduced" by Castro. Once they arrived in Texas had no help from him and were dying of thirst and hunger. Dated September 23, 1846.
[Introduction letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 7, 1844]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] introducing Mr. Gaubault and Mr. Gaitan.
[Jesuit sermon, 1845]
Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.
Land - Verkauf in Nord-Amerika
Document regarding the sale of lands in the Medina District. Discusses location and price of lands, as well as the procedure for procuring property. It mentions the price of livestock. Also discussed are possible reasons why the land was not settled earlier, if it's as desirable as they say it is. Signed by J. E. Rump on September 1, 1848 in Bremen. Includes a section informing people to apply to Huth & Co. if they want to acquire already surveyed lands under favorable conditions.
[Ledger book, 1844-1845]
Ledger book of balance sheets showing financial transactions relating to the settlement of [Castroville]. Entries date from November 1844 to May 1845. Some pages are mostly blank or filled with figures, sketches and notes. Some pages are torn in half. Includes a list of names.
[Ledger containing colony financial information, October 2, 1846]
Ledger containing financial information regarding colonists. Lists debtors and those having credit. Signed at the end by Louis Huth on October 2, 1846 in Castroville.
[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.
[Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization of Castroville, March 5, 1846]
Ledger sheets showing transaction relating to the colonization [of Castroville]. Dated March 5, 1846.
[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.
[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 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 August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 7, 1844]
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.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 14, 1845]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] informing him of the birth of his son. He gives his opinion that the annexation of Texas might make operations easier on their end. He asks him to write and reminds him in a postscript written later that if he is to write on the subject of Althenheim or Marie to please use another sheet of paper so as not to offend his Mary.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 6, 1843]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding several boxes being shipped to Louis and the party of emigrants leaving the following day.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March, 1845]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the impending birth of his child.
[Letter from August Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 26, 1846]
Letter from August [Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that Castro has already left for Texas and describing ideas for trade. He also mentions the possibility of Louis going into business with a tanner in Deisslingen who may emigrate. Signed August on May 26, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
[Letter from Cellavius to Huth, June 19, 1846]
Letter possibly from Cellavius to Huth describing the bad times he has encountered and asking for help.
[Letter from Ch. G. Goubault to Ferdinand Louis Huth, May 22, 1845]
Letter from Ch. G. Goubault to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] requesting a box of matches and reminding him to pay his wife that which she is owed. Signed Ch. G. Goubault on May 22, 1845 in Castroville.
[Letter from Charles de Montel to Ferdinand Louis Huth, June 23, 1845]
Letter from Chas. de Montel to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding a delivery from Mr. Elliot.
[Letter from E. B. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Louis Huth, April 16, 1845]
Letter from E. B. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Louis Huth requesting acknowledgment of their previous letter. Signed E. B. Martin and H. A. Cobb on April 16, 1845 in Galveston.
[Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 16, 1845]
Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth informing him of the arrival of the Alberdina with 85 emigrants and requesting he send someone to meet them and lead them back to Castroville. Signed E. Martin and H. A. Cobb on December 16, 184[5] in Galveston.
[Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 21, 1844]
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 El. Martin to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 15, 1844]
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 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.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1844]
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, 1846, with other notes, September 1844]
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.
[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, January, 1844]
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 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.
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