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[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 26, 1843]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding business and colonization matters. He instructs Louis to make sure to purchase long staple cotton and informs him that a third expedition will take place, provided the weather is good. Short note at end by August [Huth].
Date: December 26, 1843
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 10, 1844]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding Schneider and enclosing the agreement with him that he will work the land in Texas in order to pay off his passage. He also mentions Kramp and his emigrants and the current expedition of 21 Swiss emigrants. Postscript states that Schneider can shear sheep.
Date: March 10, 1844
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 18, 1844]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] expressing the sacrifice he had to make in order to get the expedition of 200 colonists off. His health suffered greatly because of the stress. He also discusses several individuals who took advantage of colonists by tricking them into paying them their passage money. Includes a list of items sent on the last boat: sickles, harness, string, wine vinegar, etc. Unsigned. Dated December 18, 1844 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: December 18, 1844
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 28, 1845]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] detailing which letters have been received, sent and answered. He goes on to discuss in detail a financial disagreement themselves and a friend of Castro's in Paris. He asks several questions regarding the land in Texas and discusses the unusually long, severe winter and how it has affected their colonization plans. A copy of a letter from someone in Altdorf stating that a widow had returned from Texas and was telling everyone how horrible i… more
Date: February 28, 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
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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
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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
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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
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Brief History of the Balzen Family in Texas

Description: History of the Balzen family in Texas including narratives and family charts for the various branches of the family, and anecdotes about family members, with reproductions of the family brand, maps, and other supplementary materials. The text includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.
Date: July 14, 1982
Creator: Balzen, Richard W. & Balzen, Martha C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Castroville Public Library
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