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[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]

Description: 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 intenti… more
Date: September 6, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - September 27, 1956]

Description: 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.
Date: September 27, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 15, 1956]

Description: 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."
Date: October 15, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956]

Description: 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 di… more
Date: October 17, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 23, 1956]

Description: 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 c… more
Date: October 23, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee - December 26, 1956]

Description: 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.
Date: December 26, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Statement of Wright Morrow - January 24, 1957

Description: A statement from Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved. Attachment includes: Note stating, "Mr. Morrow thought you might be interested in the enclosed copy of statement made by him this morning."
Date: January 24, 1957
Creator: Morrow, Wright

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated March 8, 1957. Announcement by Morrow of his decision not to file in the Senate race due to the confusion surrounding the vacated seat and the division of political sentiment of the Democratic political philosophy in Texas. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support and help and advises of his preference to not make any recommendations of support for any one of the other candidates.
Date: March 8, 1957
Creator: Morrow, Wright
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