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[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 15, 1845]

Description: Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing that he has won his lawsuit. He instructs him to have Dr. Cupples go to Galveston to meet Mr. Maqueray and route the new colonists through Corpus Christi. He includes details of Huth's appointment as Director and three other commissions. A postscript states that Mr. Maqueray will be unable to leave and a replacement must be found. Signed Hr. Castro on August 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: August 15, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 31, 1845]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] expressing sadness and astonishment that all of [Louis'] property was stolen on the journey, asking why Vicar Pfanner hasn't written, and expressing surprise that Philip Schneider turned out to be so ungrateful. He also asks after various colonists and tells him that until the stock company for the colony is established, he will not use Louis' name in connection with it. Signed "Your dear and faithful father Huth" in August 1845. Also, Letter … more
Date: August 31, 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, August 1, 1845]

Description: Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that the United States has annexed Texas and Mexico plans to declare war. Bravo also says that they should prepare and all help and supplies will be sent.
Date: 1845-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, August 27, 1845]

Description: Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that he did not tell him why the parish priest is leaving for Monterrey. Martinez requests he let him know if he will be gone for some time some time so I can send a replacement.
Date: 1845-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from Mariano Arista to the Laredo Alcalde, August 11, 1845]

Description: Letter from Mariano Arista to the Laredo alcalde, calling all citizens to arms against the United States. He warns that frontier towns like Laredo should be especially prepared; 3,000 soldiers are coming to their defense.
Date: 1845-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 25, 1845]

Description: Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that Luis Carvapal, from Texas, stayed at the house of Nepumoceno Sanches. According to Bravo, when orders were sent for him to report to the barracks, Mrs. Sanches said he had gone out; apparently he fled. Mrs. Sanches says that she should be punished for lying and helping him escape.
Date: 1845-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 30, 1845]

Description: Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that three men reported seeing enemy troops in Corpus Christi. Bravo says he has given them permission to go back and observe their movements.
Date: 1845-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library
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