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[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961]
A letter written to Mrs. Crane, 114 E. 90 Street, New York, New York c/o Venza from Neil B. Watson, Superintendent, The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn 32, N.Y. Watson replies to a letter from Crane dated July 24, 1961 and advises her regarding local monument firms that she may contact for the information as to costs of a marker. Crane handwrites to Carswell at the bottom left of the page advising that the information needed by her and Carswell was obtained over the telephone later.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - July 28, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated July 28, 1965. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Muller expressing her concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray and advises that Mr. Dudly Ray of Lubbock "simply announced to me over the phone that he was here after a month's delay". He hopes that she can come to Abilene to appraise Dr. Ray's condition. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Letter from Helen Muller to Dr. Cyrus N. Ray - July 19, 1965]
A letter written to "Uncle Cy" [Dr. Cyrus N. Ray], Abilene, Texas from Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma, dated July 19, 1965. Muller suggests to Ray that he should be living in a place where people can care for his needs and where he will have company.
[Letter from Helen Muller to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Helen Muller, Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College, Office of the Registrar, Goodwell, Oklahoma, dated July 20, 1965. Muller expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning Dr. Cyrus N. Ray and explains that she wrote to Ray but does not know him. She offers to help financially, if needed, and advises that Mr. Ambrose Ray of Lubbock should know Dr. Ray well due her understanding that their families visited.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - July 17, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated July 17, 1965. Carswell advises that he wrote to her a month ago but did not have her given name correct and was concerned that she did not receive his letter. He explains that he is writing in hope that on her advice that Dr. Cyrus N. Ray will accept institutional care. The reverse side includes a blank purchase order of Abilene Machine Company, 1334-42 Pine STreet, Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to P. D. O'Brien - July 21, 1961]
A letter written to Brother "Dick" [Dr. P. D. O'Brien], Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 21, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service he and Mrs. O'Brien rendered in witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature to her will requesting that he use the enclosed check for the enlargement plans of their Church.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1972]
A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 7, 1972. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his presence during his sad hours. He speaks of his Carrie Lynn as a gallant lady and tells Carswell that he has always felt like he was one of the family.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]
A letter written to Earl & Mrs. Guitar from "Tommy" Carswell, dated Friday a.m., July 10, 1970. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the Guitars for the privilege of fishing in their Elmdale Ranch tanks and shares the story of him fishing in a pond created by the damming of a creek which ran into the Okefenokee Swamp. "Soon afer their marriage in 1866, following father's return from the Civil War, a creek running near their farm home and flowing into the Okefenokee Swamp, was dammed. The waterhead was about five and a half inches, providing sufficient power for gin and gristmill, covering four or five hundred acres, my first fish pond."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mary Lou Weatherford - July 14, 1954]
A letter written to Miss Mary Lou Weatherford, PBX Operator, Drilling and Exploration Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated July 14, 1954. Carswell requests a favor from Miss Weatherford, like last year, regarding purchasing flowers and a card for his daughter's birthday, Peggy Carswell, "who works there with you at D & E".
[Letter from Mary Lou Weatherford to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mary Lou Weatherford, Drilling and Exploration Company, Inc., Houston 2, Texas, dated July 23, 1953. Weatherford acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell containing a check for reimbursement for a rose for Peggy. She advises of her enjoyment in doing that favor for him noting that Peggy is a fine girl and well thought of there.
[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - July 14, 1952]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. O. Curry, Snyder, Texas, postmarked Snyder, Texas, July 14, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from J. O. Curry, Snyder, Texas. Curry advises of their new address and mailing address, that they are well and hope he is the same.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 26, 1950. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "interest in that little Mother of mine" and assures him that she enjoyed the recent visit from Carswell.
[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, State Headquarters Selective Service, Tribune Tower, Austin, Texas from Omar E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated July 7, 1944. Radford advises Carswell that he had been out of the office and found the letter of June 14 from Carswell with an enclosed check. He advises that he credited his account, agrees that the hotel stock should bring above par if Carswell decides to sell and congratulates him regarding the fine showing made by his daughter in receiving well deserved honors.
[Letter from C. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 24, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from C. M. Johnson, The Ordnance Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland dated July 24, 1942. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell in which he requests to join the service and addresses his desire to serve as "the old itch" advising him to contact Ft. Sam Houston, Texas as they may be able to use him but the age limit in his outfit is 50, even for a full Colonel.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942]
A letter written to C. M. Johnson, Lt. Col., Camp Sutton, North Carolina from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1942. Carswell advises Johnson that he had learned that some men were still needed in his regiment. He asks Johnson if the need is of such a nature that he could meet it and then lists his qualifications.
[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas, dated June 17, 1941 [July 17, 1941]. Coombes expresses his regret regarding Carswell's request for rodeo tickets that was not complied with. He explains what must have happened and notes that he enclosed an excerpt from a letter that he wrote on a business matter on July 6th which would give Carswell "some idea of the situation". An enclosure included an excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. Written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Sellers, Attorney General of Texas, Austin, dated July 15, 1944. Sellers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 7th. Sellers advises that he had previously received copies of the enclosure and confirms that the letter is entirely false noting that such tactics are often employed by a certain type of politician.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The President - July 6, 1944]
A letter addressed to The President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 6, 1944. Carswell begins by stating that he trusts the President will comprehend the spirit prompting this letter and confirms that the President has the support of the congress but notes a trend among the people themselves that is deeply forboding, a public opinion which might circumvent and nullify the President's leadership. Carswell recommends Roosevelt not run for re-election but be the country and the world's ambassador for universal peace. "Mr. President, to few men has come the opportunity and necessity to make such a decision. May you, under God, make the right one."
[Letter and envelope: From William D. Hassett to T. N. Carswell - July 12, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from William D. Hassett, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, dated July 12, 1944. Hassett expresses appreciation from the President for the letter from Carswell, for "this frank and thoughtful expression of your views". The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. Postmarked envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas with a forwarding address to Selective Service, Local Board No. 1, Victoria, Texas from The White House, Official Business, postmarked Washington, DC, July 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a second postmark of Abilene, Texas, July 17, 1944.
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 5, 1943. Connally expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing approval and congratulations on Connally's sponsorship of the strike bill which was passed over the President's veto.
[Letter from Dan Moody to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dan Moody, Austin, Texas, dated July 30, 1942. Moody acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he did not regret that he made the campaign, only the results. He expresses his appreciation for what Carswell and his other friends in Abilene did for him.
[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Moody Campaign Headquarters by James Shaw, Austin, Texas, dated July 10, 1942. Shaw acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, addressed to the Governor, advising that the letter is being answered by him due to "the Governor is out campaigning". He advises Carswell that the Governor will speak in Abilene on July 16th and requests a big crowd with radio and all the things that go into making a speech a big success.
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated July 8, 1942. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the support pledged by Carswell for his run for Governor of Texas.
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to R. M. Wagstaff - July 7, 1941]
A letter written to R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 7, 1941. Connally refers to a letter from Wagstaff and advises that Mayor La Guardia has intimated to him that his plans of organization have not yet matured.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated July 11, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms that Mr. Dillingham called but that he did not happen to be in the office. He confirms that Brown-Crumer is a good house and offers to assist in having the bonds turned in under the Plan assuring Carswell that he would be very glad to do so.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 6, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the information Johnson supplied and advises him that Mr. Dillingham had put in a call to him. He confirms that the Brown Crumer Company was awarded the job at a fee approximating 1%.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James F. Cape, Jr., Ideals Publishing Co. - July 28, 1967]
A letter written to Mr. James F. Cape, Jr., Sales Manager, Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 28, 1967. A renewal for one (1) year of subscriptions. Carswell advises that "Ideals" is a source of rich and lasting satisfaction.
[Letter from Betty Bray to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas, Texas, dated July 20, 1962. Traditional business apology saying they are very sorry he did not approve of the service provided, yet, coverage was provided and they must charge for this.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Random House, Inc. - July 23, 1962]
A letter addressed to Random House, Inc., Great Neck, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 23, 1962. Carswell advises of an attached check which is in payment for a book with his requested inscription noting that his original order was shipped without the flyleaf inscription. The reverse side includes business letterhead of LITTLE TUFFY MFG. CO. A DIVISION OF ABILENE MACHINE CO., ABILENE, TEXAS and bears Assurance OPAQUE Parchment watermark.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Underwriters General Agency - July 19, 1962]
A letter addressed to Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1962. RE: Your Les Clark Statement July 2, 1962. Carswell writes that he trusts they will see their error, and act accordingly. CC to Mr. Les Clark, Great American Reserve Insurance Co.
[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 Les Clark to Betty Bray - July 5, 1962]
A letter written to Underwriters General Agency Att. Betty Bray, from Les Clark, Great American of Dallas, Intra-Company Communication, dated July 5, 1962. Subject: Southern County Mutual Policy, Thomas N. Carswell. Clark notes his regret in losing this business.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]
A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - July 19, 1955]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1955. Carswell discourses on the need to send a Shiver delegation to the National Convention to defeat, again, the element in the Texas Democratic party that fought Shivers in '52 and '54.
[Letter, convention ribbons and envelope: From a Jeffersonian Democrat to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1954.
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from "A Jeffersonian Democrat," Abilene, Texas, dated July 23, 1954. An anonymous writer expresses anger regarding a letter sent by Carswell addressed to "Friends and voters in Precinct 12," accusing Carswell and Allan Shivers of having split the Democratic Party, the consequence of which "will no doubt have Jefferson and Jackson turn over in their graves." The envelope also contained three identical convention ribbons imprited "Delegate Taylor County, State Democratic Convention, September 14, 1954, Mineral Wells." The envelope into which the letter and ribbons were placed is also included in the record. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Turn-coat Carswell, College Heights School, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, July 23, 1954."
Draft of Political Letter - "To My Friends and Votors in Precinct 12" - July, 1954
A draft of a form letter written by T. N. Carswell, dated July 1954. Carswell recounts the events of the 1952 campaign and election stressing the need to repeat in 1954 their 1952 victory, by the election of Allan Shivers. He borrows from a statement by Benjamin Harvey Hill, "Who saves his country, saves himself, saves all things, and all things saved do bless him! Who lets his country die, lets all things die, dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him!"
[Form letter from B. R. Blankenship and T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee addressed To All Members Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - July 23, 1954]
A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee from B. R. Blankenship, Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, dated July 23, 1954. A call to all members of the Committee to meet to canvass the election returns of the July 24 Primary.
[Letter from Horace Busby to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Horace Busby, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 8, 1953. Busby acknowledges the message from Carswell in which he supports S. J. Res. 1 to prevent international treaties from superseding the Constitution. He advises Carswell that Senator Daniel is one of the co-sponsors of the Bricker Amendment.
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 20, 1953. Johnson acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated July 16th urging Johnson to support the request for increased postal rates. Johnson advises of the decision made by Acting Senate Majority Leader Knowland for no final action this year on the request for increases in mail rates but expresses his appreciation for the views and recommendations from Carswell in the matter, that what he says "will be given every consideration" if and when the request reaches the Senate floor.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 20, 1953. Burleson acknowledges the note from Carswell regarding proposals to increase mail rates. He advises that the Postmaster General made an excellent case for increasing rates to reduce the deficit, but the entire Department needs to be reorganized on a more businesslike basis.
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - July 22, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 22, 1953. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 16, 1953 in support of the request of the Postmaster General to increase postage rates in order to lower the deficit of the Post Office Department and advises that he will keep Carswell's view in mind in his work on the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 6, 1953. Burleson advises of his support of The Bricker Amendment for the purposes and intents of this legislation.
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - July 19, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, 256-8 Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas, dated July 29, 1948. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the fine support Carswell gave to him before the First Primary and that he feels certain their victory is assured in the Second Primary.
[Reply letter from Department of State, Washington to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1946]
A reply letter [to T. N. Carswell], from The Department of State, Washington, Division of Public Liaison, dated July 1, 1946. An advisement to Carswell that his recent communication concerning the mission of Mr. Myron C. Taylor to the Vatican has been referred by the White House to this department for a reply. Advises of how Taylor was appointed in December of 1939 by Roosevelt to help lesson the effects of war, that throughout the war the Vatican was one of the few localities in Europe still in contact with all countries, where there were established representatives of almost all the United Nations and the enemy powers making Vatican City unique. Mr. Taylor was sent to the Vatican to take advantage of this situation and Mr. Taylor's mission has only been continued by President Truman.
[Letter from J. E. McDonald to T. N. Carswell - July 3, 1946]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. E. McDonald, Commissioner of Agriculture, Austin 14, Texas, dated July 3, 1946. McDonald expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell of June 29 pledging continued support to McDonald's candidacy and administration. "If I cannot be elected on my own merits, I certainly should not be elected on my opponent's demerits."
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