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[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Caldwell, Clyde Texas, dated November 14, 1944. Caldwell expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship advising that she had heard Walter say many times that "there isn't any one in the world, outside my own family, that I love more than I do Tommy Carswell". She discusses Walter's death and her decision to stay in their home in order to have a place for the children to come together.
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, Mrs. Walter

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Clyde L. Garrett - May 14, 1938]

Description: A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.
Date: May 14, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from Ray D. Black to Truett Latimer, April 19, 1961]

Description: Letter from Ray D. Black to Truett Latimer; In regards to Mr. Latimer's previous letter about Mr. Carothers changing local boards, he informs him that the Selective Service regulations do not permit such an action. He says the registrants are assigned a unique number that cannot be assigned to anyone else and explains what the digits mean in the number.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Black, Ray D.

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953]

Description: Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas discussing House Bill 565, regarding the redistricting of state judicial districts and working with Representatives Truett Latimer and David Ratliff to maintain the districts of Judge Thomas and Judge Black as they are. He also states his support for House Bill 269, regarding Shackelford and Callahan county and the 91st district.
Date: April 8, 1953
Creator: Burkett, Omar

[Paper Advocating Building a Railroad From Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas]

Description: Paper proposing a new railroad from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas, discussing the projected revenue of a new line and the best places to locate depots. The paper also extolls the virtues of the country between Cross Plains and Abilene, stating it's likely to become more populated and need more freight capabilities due to the fertile farm land in the region. There are some corrections to the text and handwritten notes on the first and last pages.
Date: unknown
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