In 1844 German newspapers advertised that the Adelsverein, for a fee, would provide the Texas-bound immigrants with transport, land and material aid. Although the society was too idealistic and poorly organized, it brought many thousands of German immigrants to Texas in a few short years.

Carl, Prince of Solms carl, prince of solms
Contract between an immigrant and the Adelsverein contract between an immigrant and the adelsverein
Carlshafen, later known as Indianola, was the port
of entry for many German immigrants.		 carlshafen, later known as indianola, was the port of entry for many german immigrants.
John O. Meusebach john o. meusebach
Peace Treaty with the Comanches peace treaty with the comanches


TIMELINE
1846
 Texas is annexed by the U.S.
1847
 Fredericksburg is founded

"The Forty" establishes the Bettina commune
1848
 "The Forty-Eighters" settle in Sisterdale
1852
 The "Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung" begins publication
1855
 Germans settle at Round Top