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[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Grisham & Grisham, Attorneys At Law, Eastland, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Grisham acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting the names of other county officers. Grisham informs Carswell that Rev. Jones W. Weathers will cooperate with him in this matter and that the whiskey interests have withdrawn from "this" county except for the wet drug stores.
[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941]
A letter written to Major Major R.H. Hansford, 15th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard dated April 29, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the compliment to him by Hanford requesting that Carswell ask for the appointment for the inspection of his units.
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major Thomas Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, from Major R. H. Hansford, Commanding 15th Battalion, The Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Hansford asks Carswell to request the appointment as inspector of the 15th Battalion which Hansford commands. The reverse side includes date received stamp of LOCAL BOARD NO. 1, FEDERAL BLDG., P. O. BOX 1721, APR 29 1941, ABILENE, TAYLOR CO., TEXAS.
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1941]
A letter addressed to Tommie Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Hansford, Major, The Texas Defense Guard, 15th Battalion Headquarters, Ranger, Texas, dated March 14, 1941. Hansford makes a request for assistance from Carswell to obtain a hostess position for a World War Veteran's unremarried widow, Mrs. Annie Laura Cooper Jensen, formerly a Ranger resident but who has been living in Abilene "trying to educate her son at McMurry College". The reverse side includes handwritten notes and the name of Sgt. Wheeler, Battery F 189 F A.
[Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941]
A document containing the Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941. The committee was appointed by the Commander of the 17th District of the American Legion, Department of Texas, to consider the advisability of creating an organization in the Colleges and Universities of Texas for the sons and daughters of the World War Veterans.
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Attorney at Law, Eastland, Texas, dated March 17, 1941. Grisham confirms that their representative has promised to vote for H. B. 373 but that they have had no expression from Senator Smith.
[Letter from Jones W. Weathers to J. D. Riddle - January 21, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jones W. Weathers, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Eastland, Texas, dated January 21, 1941. Weathers advises of an organization which was already established in the County assuring Riddle that Judge R. N. Grisham will be glad to call a meeting.
[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961]
Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer asking him to help recommend Sam King for the position as a rural mail carrier in Cisco.
[Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that concerns jury service. He also talks about a petition in support of the removal of the Court of Civil Appeals from Eastland from Abilene.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1960]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer asking if he had found the letter they had talked about. He thinks the letter is with Mr. Brashear if not with Mr. Latimer.
[Letter from Clyde Grissom to Truett Latimer, May 27, 1957]
Letter from Clyde Grissom to Truett Latimer thanking him for supporting the bill that raises the salary of judges.
[Letter from J. O. Jolly, Jr. to Truett Latimer, 1959]
Letter from dentist J. O. Jolly Jr. to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for a previous letter and his position on House Bill 76.
[Letter from Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1961]
Letter from Davis Scarborough to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a proposal to move the Eastland Court of Civil Appeals to Abilene, and the support of area lawyers for such a move.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett, April 10, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett discussing Job Classification.
[Letter from E. L. Jackson to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959]
Letter from E. L. Jackson to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the courtesy he showed to members of the Veterans Affairs Commission during the House Budget meeting.
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1958]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer showing the state account numbers he requested.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1960]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking if he would assist his granddaughter in her application to the Abilene State Hospital, discussing his health, and giving his thoughts on Governor Price Daniel.
[Letter from Wanda Woody Black to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961]
Letter from Wanda Woody Black to Truett Latimer thanking him for his stance against the parimutuel betting bill.
[Letter from Ross Wilson to Truett Latimer, July 25, 1960]
Letter from Ross Wilson to Truett Latimer inviting him to the South Western Peanut Growers' Association Annual Meeting.
[Letter from Ben W. Clyatt to Truett Latimer, August 10, 1959]
Letter from Ben W. Clyatt to Truett Latimer; He shows appreciation for Mr. Latimer's work pertaining to the sales tax and briefly talks about the farm and veterinary group.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1957]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer thanking him for his work on the 'no action on the Brashear Court' Bill.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir, April 27, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Chesshir notifying them of a payment due in May to the Veterans Land Board. He also invites them to a visit to the State Capitol.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1959]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer thanking him for answering his question. He also talks about Constitutional mandates.
[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to Truett Latimer, November 25, 1959]
Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to Truett Latimer asking if he should contact Mr. Granberry's assistant about the issue they have concerning the making of legislation for a deduction program on peanuts.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1959]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing the bill to set a 40-hour week for State Hospitals and Special Schools personnel. Mr. Burkett opposes the bill and asks that Mr. Latimer check a bill he sponsored in the 53rd Legislative session, House Bill 886. He says the bill left the decision of the number of work hours worked per week up to the discretion of the management.
[Petition Signed in Support of Relocating the 11th Judicial District Court of Civil Appeals, 1961~]
Petition addressed to Truett Latimer and David Ratliff signed by constituents in Abilene, including a statement in support of transferring the Court of Civil Appeals for the 11th Judicial District of Texas from Eastland to Abilene with signatures and addresses.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe M. Nuessle, February 25, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Joe M. Nuessle affirming his support for HB 345 and expressing his regret that they could not visit each other longer when Nuessle was in Austin.
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nance to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1955]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nance to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 346.
[Letter from Jack S. Herndon to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1955]
Letter from Jack S. Herndon to Truett Latimer opposing legislation that would remove state aid from a branch of the Ranger Junior College that offers night classes. Mr. Henrdon summarizes his current living situation and why the night classes are important to him.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Avis Altman, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Avis Altman declining an invitation to discuss water legislation at a convention in Eastland on the grounds that the Legislature will still be in session at the time.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1955]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing his the people's appreciation of Latimer opposition to a 5 day week for bank service.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, November 4, 1953]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing tickets for college game and national politics.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett, November 3, 1953]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett requesting tickets to the Baylor-Texas game on behalf of a constituent.
[Letter from George L. Davenport to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1953]
Letter from George L. Davenport to Truett Latimer thanking Truett for the congratulatory letter he sent to Davenport for his election to member of the City Commission of Eastland.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. M. Nuessle, April 2, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. M. Nuessle discussing an enclosed schedule of hearings concerning judicial redistricting.
[Letter from J. M. Nuessle to Truett Latimer, March 26, 1953]
Letter from J. M. Nuessle to Truett Latimer stating how he enjoyed making his acquaintance and discussing potential committee and sub-committee hearings on House Bill 565.
[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.
[Texas HSJ 111 Honoring Thomas Franklin Grisham]
Texas House Simple Resolution # 111 written by Truett Latimer honoring the life and career of Thomas Franklin Grisham.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1953]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer thanking him for hosting Burkett in Abilene.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett, November 22, 1954]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett regarding the election for State Senator.
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to attend a breakfast gathering being hosted by Truett.
[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, February 1935]
Statement listing information about an insurance policy owned by Perry Sayles that covers a dwelling with a garage, including the company, amount, and premium due.
[Invoice From the National Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., February 28, 1925]
Invoice from the National Supply Company of Texas to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $13.70. The invoice states to deliver the order to B. C. McDonald and "U.S. Torpedo Co." is written near the top of the paper.
[Vehicle Registration Certificate, 1936]
Certificate of vehicle registration listing the identifying details of a car owned by Perry Sayles.
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 31, 1924]
Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $3.89.
[Petition of Perry Sayles Against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company]
Petition of Perry Sayles against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company in the Justice Court of Precinct. No. 1 in Eastland County, Texas. The petition details Sayles' complaint against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company, stating that the company has not provided Sayles' with appropriate compensation for his 3/512 interest in the oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon a tract of land in Eastland County, Texas.
[Affidavit of B. I. Terry]
Affidavit sworn by B. I. Terry, attesting to the circumstances under which she acquired her property in Comanche County, Texas. This affidavit is unsigned.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932]
Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott discussing the mortgage for a property purchased by "Mr. Quirl," which he seems to have defaulted on, from the letter writer in Eastland, Texas.
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