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- [Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
- [Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1969]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas, dated December 2, 1969. RE: Title to Lot 23, Lewis Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 147, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Advisement that in the will of Hattie Nichols Turner she left this property to Beatrice Whitley who is now Beatrice Jackson and is the daughter of Hattie Nichols Turner.
- [Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark]
- An insurance statement from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, to Mr. Les Clark, Abilene, Texas, dated July 2, 1962. Re: Southern County Mutual, Thomas N. Carswell. Advisement of balance due on the above policy.
- [Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
- [Letter from President-Elect Richard M. Nixon to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1968]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Richard M. Nixon, Office of the President-Elect, Washington, D. C., dated December 2, 1968. Nixon requests that Carswell name an exceptional individual for appointment whom Nixon can bring into his Administration.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969]
- A letter written to "Nonie" [Nora Whiting] from T. N. and Byrdie Carswell, dated April 2, 1969. Carswell offers Easter greetings. "A rainbow from deep in my heart, weighted with all the promise of old. The fabled bags of gold are missing. But in lieu thereof are snow white silver chalices. In the softly tinted and scented ever ascending halo from these chalices you will come better to know the measure and depth of gratitude I convey to you on this Easter Day."
- [Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated Thursday 2, 1966. Whiting assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything that can be done for Byrd and loves her and explains that she has enclosed a check to help out when Peg comes to be with him.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1965]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 2, 1965. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital which will include wives.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - March 2, 1962]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated March 2, 1962. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
- [Letter from Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer, January 2, 1961]
- Letter from Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer discussing the C.S.R. Bill, a bill that sets out to raise the standard of court reporters in Texas; she encloses [not included here] a copy of it. She also talks briefly about the tax on small businesses.
- [Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association , June 2, 1961]
- Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association discussing a Reciprocity Clause from the Dental Appropriations. In order for appropriations to be made for certain items brought forth by the Board of Dental Examiners, the clause requires the licensing in Texas of dentists who are qualified for dentistry in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or in other states and territories.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to W. N. Tindell, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to W. N. Tindell enclosing a copy of the resolution that the House passed the previous week, commending the Federal Power Commission for holding a hearing in Midland on March 6th.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis F. Jordan, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis F. Jordan discussing their visit from the previous day.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor discussing House Bill 2, a bill that would amend the Texas Electric Cooperative Act. Mr. Latimer says he will give the bill his consideration.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers discussing a bill that would license short-hand reporters. He assures that he will support the bill.
- [Letter from Cecil E. Bellew to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Cecil E. Bellew to Truett Latimer; He encloses a petition protesting the issuance of permits to two barbers who they feel would lower the standards of barber shops in Abilene.
- [Telegram from the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association, March 6, 1961]
- Telegram from the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association for Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House bills 562 and 563 and asking that the farm-to-market road program be left as is.
- [Letter from R. M. Tinstman, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from R. M. Tinstman to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #24.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Lake, October 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Lake discussing bringing a "purity" oath up to date as well concerns regarding the Code of Ethics law that was passed during the 55th Legislature.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert McLean, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert McLean discussing approval of a two percent sales tax.
- [Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961]
- Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel responding to Governor Daniel's discourse about tax on a television program. He disagrees with the Governor's proposal to fix their tax problem and suggests a broad-based general sales tax.
- [Letter from Riley G. Maxwell to Truett Latimer, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Riley G. Maxwell to Truett Latimer discussing supporting the revised version of Texas House Bill #20.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Tucker, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Tucker discussing support for the bill that would close establishments on Sunday.
- [Letter from W. A. Dreier to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from W. A. Dreier to Truett Latimer discussing the tax situation in Texas. Mr. Dreier states that he prefers a sales tax as opposed to a payroll tax.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Cearly Kinard, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Cearly Kinard discussing House Bill 65. Mr. Latimer says the bill will receive his support.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mary Hargrove, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mary Hargrove congratulating her on the success of the Chamber of Commerce banquet.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Fisher, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Fisher acknowledging their visit during the Merkel Chamber of Commerce banquet.
- [Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1962]
- Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer enclosing annual bus passes for 1962 on Transcontinental Bus System, Inc., Dixie Division, and Continental Bus System, Inc.
- [Letter from James C. Garrett to Truett Latimer, August 2, 1960]
- Letter from James C. Garrett to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Teacher salaries in the state of Texas, specifically Moran Independent School District.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed H. Rister, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed H. Rister discussing appreciation for all the work done in the campaign for election to the Texas Legislature.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to B. J. Gist, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to B. J. Gist discussing approval for the passage of Texas House Bill #2.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Leo Chrane, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Leo Chrane discussing approval of Texas House Bill #2.
- [Letter from Compton Transport Co., Inc. to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Compton Transport Co., Inc. to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #156.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Glenn Biggs, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Glenn Biggs expressing his desire to work with Mr. Biggs's Industrial Commission.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. T. H. Tomlison, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to T. H. Tomlison discussing the method of selecting textbooks for public schools in Texas.
- [Letter from Alvin H. Woody to Truett Latimer, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Alvin H. Woody to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 20.
- [Letter from Jim T. Pickens to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Jim T. Pickens to Truett Latimer commending Mr. Latimer for his opposition to House Joint Resolution 4.
- [Letter from Emma George Cooke to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Emma George Cooke to Truett Latimer asking for his help in getting E. Merrill to be employed by the state to screen books in the schools of Texas. She believes the current method of selecting the books should be changed.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Cleve Cullers, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Cleve Cullers; He approves of the situation Mr. Cullers discussed in his previous letter and informs him of his plan to attend the Navy League Charter Banquet in Abilene.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield Foster, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield Foster discussing House Bill 2, a bill that would amend the Texas Electric Cooperative Act. Mr. Latimer says he will give the bill his consideration when it is in its final form.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Morgan Jones, Jr., March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Morgan Jones, Jr. regarding information and legislation on the White River Municipal Water District.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Earle Watts, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Earle Watts as words of congratulations on the latter's successful tenure as President of the Chamber.
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bagley to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1960]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bagley to Truett Latimer; He encloses a tract comparing two families. He wants it mimeographed and distributed in their city.
- [Letter from Thos C. Patterson to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Thos C. Patterson to Truett Latimer discussing consideration regarding Texas House Bill #470.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Price Daniel, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Price Daniel as a letter of recommendation for Louis F. Jordan as a member of the Veteran Affairs Commission.
- [Letter from E. W. Thomas to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1959]
- Letter from E. W. Thomas to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #321 which focuses on the Texas Automobile Insurance Rating Laws.
- [Letter from J. J. Milam to Truett Latimer, January 2, 1960]
- Letter from J. J. Milam to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his strong opposition to a proposed tax on cigars, which he explains with a chart of the tax's ratio to prices, as well as his opposition to unspecified legislation on automobile insurance.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis F. Jordan, August 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis F. Jordan discussing Latimer's recommendation of Jordan for a position on the Veterans Affairs Committee.
- [Letter from Ira W. King to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Ira W. King to Truett Latimer discussing King's opposition to House Bill 2 concerning utility companies. King writes that it is not fair to allow R.E.A. to conduct business in a place already served by a public utility company and not to require them to follow the same laws and that the bill would lead to public utility companies going out of business.
- [Letter from Thomas D. Smith, III to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1961]
- Letter from Thomas D. Smith, III to Truett Latimer opposing House Bill 575. He says that he is going to inform the Kiwanis club about the bill.