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Le tableau parlant: comédie-parade, en un acte et en vers

Description: This is a 1773 printed copy of the libretto of "Le tableau parlant" (The talking picture), a one-act comic opera by M. Anseaume, set to music by Grétry. The opera was staged for the first time by the troupe of Italian actors of King Louis XV, on Wednesday, September 20, 1769. The back of the t.p. lists the names of the original actors who performed the characters of the opera at its premier: Isabelle (Madame Trial), [Jean-Louis Laruette] (Cassandre, Isabelle's tutor), [Madame Laruette (Colom… more
Date: 1773
Creator: Anseaume, M. (Louis), 1721-1784
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Ledger containing colony financial information, October 2, 1846]

Description: 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.
Date: October 2, 1846
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Document stating the expenses aboard the Henrich bound for Galveston, December 1843]

Description: 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.
Date: December 1843
Creator: Castro, Henri
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Document detailing advances made to Montel, June 9 and July 27, 1844]

Description: 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.
Date: 1844-06-09/1844-07-27
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Document stating the details of several financial transactions, November, 1844]

Description: 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.
Date: November 1844
Creator: Wernet, Jehan Lacht, Sr.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Document stating the details of a financial agreement between Theodore Gentils, Huth, and Castro, December 22, 1844]

Description: 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.
Date: December 22, 1844
Creator: Gentils, Theodore
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Document detailing several financial transactions]

Description: Document detailing several financial transactions, including passage from Port la Vacca to Galveston, a horse for the guide and other expenses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Document listing money paid to colonists]

Description: Document listing money paid to colonists for a total of 1629.93 francs. Reverse side is a continuing list of money paid to colonists for a total of 1993.88 francs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Two documents requesting payment, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]

Description: Document stating that 1000 francs must be paid within ten days of receipt. Payment deadline extended until February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 in Castroville and April 10, 1846 in Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document stating that payment in full must be made. Dated May 3, 1846 from Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1845-05-03/1846-05-03
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Two documents regarding finances, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]

Description: Document stating that payment of 2000 francs is due within fifteen days. Payment deadline extended to February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 from Castroville and April 10, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document regarding finances. Dated May 3, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1845-05-03/1846-05-03
Creator: Huth, Louis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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