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[Letter from C. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 12, 1956. Caldwell apologizes for forgetting the fish fry at Church the last evening describing the events of his day including Bill Ledbetter and Marvin Lewis inquiring as to where he had been and ends his apology with "I will have to admit, I am slipping, all I can say is thank you and forgive me."
[Letter and Clipping from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. F. Daugharty - January 20, 1956]
A letter written to "Miss Emma Patterson" (Mrs. J. F. Daugharty), Fargo, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1956. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Daugharty on the death of her husband and reminisces about the past and how he knew her. Attached is a newspaper article printed by the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, with an obituary titled "J. F. Daugharty Dies At Age 83".
[Postcard from Hoyle Legg addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1956]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hoyle Legg, Caddo, Texas, postmarked Breckenridge, Rexas, March 19, 1956. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Hoyle Legg dated March 19, 1956. Legg expresses his disappointment that he wasn't home when Carswell visited advising that he was at the lake fishing and invites Carswell to return and spend a day fishing.
[Picture postcard: Republic National Bank Building at Dallas ; Letter from Lannie addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1956]
A picture postcard of the Republic National Bank Building at Dallas. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lannie, postmarked Dallas, Texas, March 3, 1956. Lannie inquires about Carswell's health, advises that he is doing well and is well on his way in adjusting himself to the situation noting that a letter will follow soon.
[Letter from Blanche Darden to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1956~]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Blanche [Mrs. Earl] Darden], Abilene, Texas, dated March 16. Blanche explains that she has been in the hospital unexpectedly and that Dr. Seth Cox will operate on her jaw meaning she will be off work four or five weeks. She apologizes and offers options of payment on her contract with Carswell.
Statement from Wright Morrow - 1956
A statement of Wright Morrow, including a description of the action by the State Democratic Executive Committee at its meeting in Austin as a complete capitulation to the demands of the National Party and highly placed politicians. Morrow advises of an attachment of newspaper editorials which he believes will be interesting to the reader: "Vacant Post"; "Sacrificial Calf"; "The Ousting Of Wright Morrow"; "Morrow-Shivers Break Causes Cleavage in Conservative Ranks"; "Wright Morrow Levels His Gun".
[Letter and Statement: From Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 15, 1956. Cover letter by Morrow advising of an enclosed statement released to the Press today noting he thought Carswell might find it of interest.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 15, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 15, 1956. Carswell discusses the prospective senatorial candidacy of Morrow and provides for him a list of friends and aquaintances. He advises Morrow to write to each a personal letter telling them of his prospective senatorial candidacy. Carswell promises, "I shall do all I possibly can to accomplish your election to the U. S. Senate in the firm belief in so doing I shall have served well my state and nation."
[Form letter from Allan Shivers addressed to Friend - September 28, 1956]
A form letter from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated September 28, 1956. Shivers announces that he will support President Eisenhower, again, and do all he can toward his re-election advising that he enclosed a copy of his statement that was issued. He discourses on the privilege of voting and the reasons for his vote for Eisenhower over Stevenson. Enclosure includes a statement by the Governor, dated September 18, 1956. Announcement and explanation regarding his vote and support for President Eisenhower for re-election: "A brainwashing campaign is being waged against Texas voters, to convince them that the party is the most important issue -- not the candidate. This campaign is being conducted by persons who hold positions of party power and who want to strengthen and perpetuate themselves in those positions. Political parties are important, but they are a means to an end -- not the end itself."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - September 27, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1956. Carswell advises Morrow of his having talked to several people about his possible candidacy for the U. S. Senate to succeed Senator Daniel. He advises Morrow that most of those people he spoke with have worked as a unit, generally supporting Price Daniel for Governor, but advises that Mr. Daniel's hold on the party is now a tenuous one.
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intentions. He requests advice on the situation from Carswell and from others that are interested from his part of the state.
[Letter from Representative Martin Dies to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Martin Dies, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated September 3, 1956. Dies replies to Carswell's request that Dies continue serving as a Representative by advising him that after serving 18 years in Congress he feels justified in asking for this promotion and sincerely hopes that Carswell can see his way clear to support him.
[Letter from C. G. Whitten addressed to members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - August 17, 1956]
A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, from C. G. Whitten, Chairman, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated August 17, 1956. A reminder that the second primary election will be held on August 25, 1956 advising of location and date to obtain election kits and supplies. Whitten calls a committee meeting for the opening and canvassing of the returns and advises of their poor financial situation and its effects on the paid help for the elections.
[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Representative Martin Dies - August 22, 1956]
A letter written to Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from Neville G. Penrose, Fort Worth 2, Texas, dated August 22, 1956. Penrose advises that he read the morning paper's announcment of Die's intention to run for the United States Senate when Price Daniel is elected Governor. He reminds Dies that he has just been elected to the House of Representatives for another two years and urges him to serve his term and throw all of his support to Morrow.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Congressman Martin Dies - September 1, 1956]
A letter written to Congressman Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 1, 1956. Carswell discourages Dies in his intention to run for the Senate seat to be vacated by Senator Daniel advising him that Texas needs both DIES and MORROW, him in the House where he is, and Morrow in the Senate.
[Letter from Hugh Prather, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Hugh Prather, Jr., Dallas 5, Texas, dated August 8, 1956. Prather expresses his appreciation of the letter from Carswell concerning their proposed organization for Conservative Democrats in Dallas County. He advises that more people are expressing the idea contained in Carswell's letter regarding making it a state-wide organization and confirms that his help in his area would be greatly appreciated.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hugh Prather - August 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Hugh Prather, State Democratic Executive Committeeman, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1956. Carswell expands upon a suggestion made by Prather regarding the creation of a permanent organization for conservative Democrats of Dallas County by suggesting the creation of a statewide organization and establishing Dallas county as the headquarters. He offers congratulations to Prather and Ed Drake for their "great victories in May".
[Letter to the Editor, Abilene Reporter-News by T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1956]
A letter addressed to Editor, Abilene Reporter-News, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 24, 1956. Letter to the Editor written by Carswell in which he denounces a front page editorial that appeared in the paper as "unworthy of a paper of the past reputation and standing of the Abilene Reporter". Carswell rejects the writer's appeal to the people of Abilene to "support Lyndon Johnson, and repudiate Governor Shivers, upon the grounds that the Senior Senator from Texas has done and can do more for the Abilene pocketbook—who promises the most in the way of material benefits" expressing his disbelief that the people of Abilene will "barter the high privileges and obligations of their citizenship for a mess of potage".
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated March 27, 1956. Daniel expresses his appreciation for Carswell's message of support for him in the Governor's race and for his contribution toward the expenses. Handwritten postscript by Daniel; "Sure appreciate your offer to help organize for me. Esco Walter and Morey Millerman will probably work with John Pope and French Robertson on this as before."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Price Daniel - March 15, 1956]
A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 15, 1956. Carswell compliments an address made by Daniel and the solution he offered to the Texas situation. He encourages Daniel to run for governor promising his support and efforts in Taylor county and the surrounding area. Carswell advises Daniel that Texas needs him in Texas for the next few years.
[Form letter and Special Orders: From Colonel Barry D. Greer to Major Thomas N. Carswell - June 30, 1956]
A form letter addressed to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Barry D. Greer, Colonel AGC TEX NG, Chief, Pers Div, Austin, Texas, dated June 20, 1956. Discharge of Overage Officers in the TSGRC [Texas State Guard Reserve Corps] effective June 30, 1956. Attachment includes: SPECIAL ORDERS TSGRC NO. 9. from K. L. Berry, Major General, The Adjutant General and W. H. Martin, Brigadier General AGC TEX NG, Assistant Adjutant General, Austin, Texas dated June 30, 1956. A listing of officers having reached maximum age with AGD Cir No. 1 (TSGRC) December 17, 1953 honorablly discharged from the TSGRC [Texas State Guard Reserve Corps] effective June 30, 1956. Page five includes instructions and a listing of officers having reached maximum age with AGD Cir No. 1 (TSGRC) December 17, 1953 relieved from assignment and honorablly discharged. Page six includes instructions and a listing of officers honorablly discharged for reason, Whereabouts unknown.
[Letter from Colonel Barry D. Greer to Major Thomas N. Carswell - March 14, 1956]
A letter written to Major Thomas N Carswell, TSGRC, Abilene, Texas, from Barry D. Greer, Colonel AGC TEX NG, Chief, Pers Div., STATE OF TEXAS - ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT, AUSTIN, dated March 14, 1956. Screening of the Roster of Officers assigned to the Reserve Pool of the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps. The reverse side includes a letter written to Col. Greer from T. N. Carswell dated March 16, 1956. Carswell requests that his membership be continued as long as there be a possiblity of being of service by remaining a member of the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas - September 11, 1956]
A letter addressed to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1956. An explanation by Carswell of his parking violation while in Dallas.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. J. D. Magee - June 25, 1956]
A letter written to Dr. J. D. Magee, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1956. Carswell advises Magee of his displeasure noting he had fully intended to see him again about his eyes. "This is not the first time I have bought and paid for some experience".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chamber of Commerce, Tyler, Texas - May 11, 1956]
A letter written to the Chamber of Commerce, Tyler, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1956. Carswell makes inquiry regarding locating a reliable shipper for Gift Boxes of peaches in season.
[Application form by T. N. Carswell for admission to practice before the Treasury Department]
An application for admission to practice before the Treasury Department, by T. N. Carswell, to the Director of Practice, Treasury Department, Washington, DC, dated June 15, 1956. The reverse side includes continuation of the application and a third page includes Form 23 as completed by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
[Certificate for T. N. Carswell from the NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS]
A certificate from the National Society of Public Accountants, Incorporated Under the Laws of Delaware. T. N. Carswell accepted as a member by S. W. Frankford, President, LaRoy R. Johnson, Executive Secretary, dated May 26, 1956.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated March 22, 1956. Johnson announces the formation of the firm Dewey, King & Johnson assuring Carswell that he will continue to watch his investments as he has done in the past.
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated December 26, 1956. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and the suggestion, therein, for the appointment of Hon. Wright Morrow to the Senate vacancy.
[Letter from W. H. Francis, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. H. Francis, Jr., Chairman Texas Eisenhower Campaign Finance Committee, Houston, Texas, dated December 4, 1956. Francis expresses his appreciation for the very generous contribution by Carswell to the Eisenhower campaign.
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated December 27, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the copy of Carswell's letter written to Senator Daniel in regards to the vacated Senate seat and for his interest. He offers the season's greetings.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor-Elect Price Daniel - December 14, 1956]
A letter written to Governor Price Daniel, Governor-elect, Liberty, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1956. Carswell recommends to Daniel the name of Wright Morrow of Houston to take his place in the Senate until an election is held.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - November 19, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated November 19, 1956. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the congratulatory message from Carswell and states that he was delighted by the fact that so many Texans again put the country's welfare, and that of Texas, above all other considerations.
[Letter from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder, Co-Chairmen, Taylor County Eisenhower Committee, dated November 15, 1956. Simmons expresses the appreciation of the committee for Carswell's enthusiasm and contribution to the Eisenhower campaign discussing the unreasonable costs of a political campaign making Carswell's material and personal services invaluable.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 23, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 23, 1956. Carswell advises Morrow of his decision to wait until after the general election to send out his letters citing that a letter now about a senatorial race for which an election date has not been set would not accomplish its full purpose. He supplies the company name and address where his daughter, Miss Peggy Carswell, is employeed, as requested by Morrow. He advises that he gave Morrow's interview to the Eisenhower committee with the idea of its being used as advertisement but has received no firm commitment regarding its use.
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the compliments by Carswell on his ideas. Offering his viewpoint of the constitution Morrow states, "The real genius of our government, in my opinion, is the recognition of the paramount importance of the individual". He exposes the differences between "our" democracy and other nations that call themselves democracies: "This is the real difference between us and the other nations that call themselves democracies because no where else in the world is there such a reservation of power in the people themselves and such a recognition of the significance of the individual man and woman." He makes referrence to Weatherred and advises of the probability of a new governor making an appointment to the vacant Senate seat.
[Letter from Merle Sinclair to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Merle Sinclair, Milwaukee 11, Wisconsin, dated July 13, 1956. Sinclair replies to Carswell advising that he recommends a booklet that was put out by the Prudential Insurance Company of America as a good source for the information he had requested.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roy L. Duke, John Alvis, L. F. Gilmer and Clyde Fulwiler]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Roy L. Duke, John Alvis, L. F. Gilmer and Clyde Fulwiler, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman. Announcement of a meeting for the Committee to nominate officers for Parramore Post 57, American Legion and the importance that the committee, every member, meet at this time and place.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The Prudential Press, Newark, N. J. - July 17, 1956]
A letter addressed to The Prudential Press, Newark, New Jersy, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 17, 1956. Carswell explains that he read an article printed in the AMERICAN LEGION Magazine about the signers of the Declaration of Independence that was written by Merle Sinclair. He then requests a copy of a booklet published by them that was recommended to him by Sinclair.
[Form letter from H. Grady Bailey - June 15, 1956]
A form letter from H. Grady Bailey, Post Adjutant, American Legion, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, dated June 15, 1956. Announcement of the appointment of T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Roy L. Duke, John Alvis, L. F. Gilmer and Clyde Fulwiler by Vice Commander Frank W. Levett as a nominating committee for Parramore Post No. 57.
[Texas Prison System Admission Summary - August 13, 1956]
An Admission Summary for Parolee No. 138,390, dated August 13, 1956 from the Texas Prison System (Huntsville, Texas).
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee - December 26, 1956]
A letter written to a parolee in El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 26, 1956. Carswell acknowledges receipt of letter from Subject advising that the transfer has been completed and closes by offering his hope that Subject will be "better pleased" in El Paso.
[Letter from parolee to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from a parolee in El Paso, Texas, dated December 20, 1956. The parolee advises of having been transferred to El Paso without consent and requests advice from Carswell regarding the "present difficulty".
[Form letter from Ruby Blackburn to Sheriff Ed Powell - November 21, 1956]
A form letter written to Sheriff Ed Powell, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated November 21, 1956. The letter contains Instructions regarding the distribution of proclamations and orders to the subject from the Taylor County Jail and that the subject is to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Librarian, University of Texas, Austin - November 20, 1956]
A letter addressed to the Librarian at the University of Texas (Austin, Texas), from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1956. Carswell makes a request for information on legislative provisions for the paid Parole or Probation systems now operating in some states.
[Form letter from Sarah Landes to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1956]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, dated May 28, 1956. Landes refers to Discharge Certificates for Subject No. 130,969 and advises of the date of discharge of May 7, 1956.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to District Director of Internal Revenue, Dallas, Texas - April 7, 1956]
A letter addressed to the District Director of Internal Revenue, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 7, 1956. A request is made by Carswell, as he holds power of attorney, for an extension to file the taxes for Subject OP 95040 due to his inability to procure one W-2 Form.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Ben Hawkins, Internal Revenue Department, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1956. Carswell advises Hawkins of letters written to and unanswered by the Coldwell Electric Co. of Big Spring relative to W-2 Forms for Subject OP 95040. Carswell requests that Hawkins contact the firm to request that the forms be sent, again.
[Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return for parolee - April 19, 1956]
A tax form titled "Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return," dated APRIL 19, 1956. For Subject OP 95040, and signed by witnesses Lonnie J. Burleson and Billy N. Davis. Form 935 IRS.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee - May 24, 1956]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated May 24, 1956. Carswell advises regarding tax forms and instructs Subject OP 95040 regarding the completion of his 1955 Tax Return, noting a 60 day extention to file and the receipt of the form from Caldwell Electric Company. Handwritten at the bottom of the page is a postscript from Subject OP 95040 to Carswell requesting that Carswell "go ahead with" the other tax returns as well. The reverse side includes a handwritten letter to Mr. Carswell--Mr. T. N. Carswell, City [Abilene, Texas] from parolee, City [Abilene, Texas] dated May 28, 1956. Subject expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his help with the tax returns advising of forms that he has completed with instructions regarding the receipt of any refund.
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