[Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844]

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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 203, verso, of letter book. Continuation of letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro explaining troubles with … continued below

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[4] p. ; 34 cm. Document is handwritten in ink on a printed page.

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Huth, Louis 1844.

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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 203, verso, of letter book. Continuation of letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro explaining troubles with hired help and relating that the wagons carrying bacon and meal finally arrived after he had to hire someone else to transport the goods. Huth also states that he received a letter from Dreher, who was feared dead, and that he will be returning. Pages 203 (recto), 204, and 205 (recto) of letter book.

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[4] p. ; 34 cm. Document is handwritten in ink on a printed page.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: CAH_3k380-04-01-203
  • Accession or Local Control No: CAH_3k380-04-01-204
  • Accession or Local Control No: CAH_3k380-04-01-205
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth188411

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These materials depict the activities of Ferdinand Louis Huth, a merchant, entrepreneur who immigrated to Texas and helped establish Castroville.

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Huth, Louis. [Letters from Ferdinand Louis Huth to Henri Castro and William Elliot, 1844], letter, 1844; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth188411/: accessed June 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.

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