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[Tally of colony residents]

Description: Tally of colony residents including men, women, children and animals. Also, states how much land has been built upon, cultivated and gardened. Page 230 of letter book.
Date: unknown
Creator: Huth, Louis
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[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Mr. Macquinay]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to Mr. Macquinay expressing his hope that Mazquinay is well and has arrived in Galveston. He goes on to discuss the new batch of colonists and what expenditures they will require until they are self-sufficient. Page 232, verso, of letter book.
Date: unknown
Creator: Huth, Louis
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[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, 1844]

Description: 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.
Date: 1844
Creator: Huth, Louis
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[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro, written in an account book. The writer 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. On same page, letter from W. Elliot in San Antonio written on 1844/12/04 regarding finances and a cart with meal and bacon that has not arrived yet. Also on same page, the beginning of another letter to Castro, written 1844/12/13. Page… more
Date: 1844
Creator: Huth, Louis
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Pages 221 and 212 of letter book]

Description: Page 221 of letter book on which is written several financial notes and the start of a letter, possibly to Castro, regarding the annexation of Texas. Page 222, recto, of letter book on which is written a continuation of a letter to Castro and several financial notes.
Date: 1845
Creator: Huth, Louis
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[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, November, 1844]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to Henri Castro giving account of his arrival in Texas with the colonists, how he procured food and funds and describing how they took possession of his goods in his absence. He ends with an account of his financial standing and stating that if he is called back to his post he will come. Pages 200 and 201 (front) of letter book.
Date: November 1844
Creator: Huth, Louis
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[Receipts and other writing on page 206 of letter book]

Description: Receipt for 15 bushels meal and 686 lbs. bacon from Higgenbotham. Receipt for 12 bushels meal Elliot furnished Higgenbotham. Note to ask Elliot for one sack salt at first opportunity. Also, other various writings to W. Elliot and Antonio Locmare, originally in English, some crossed out. Page 206 of letter book.
Date: October 1844
Creator: Huth, Louis
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[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and Dr. Cupples, October, 1844]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro explaining the need for more oxen and another wagon. He quotes a letter from Elliot regarding cash and discusses the families moving out of the barn into houses. Also contains letter to Dr. Cupples regarding the need for him to pay back the cash advanced to him. Pages 206 (verso), 207, and 208 (recto) of letter book.
Date: October 1844
Creator: Huth, Louis
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro, June 1845]

Description: 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.
Date: June 1845
Creator: Huth, Louis
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[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb and F. Guilbeau, September 1845]

Description: Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to E. Martin and H. A. Cobb apologizing for the delay and correcting several errors in the bill of sale in their last letter. Also includes beginning of letter to F. Guilbeau of same date, regarding items for sale. Pages 227, verso, and 228 of letter book.
Date: September 1845
Creator: Huth, Louis
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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