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[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated December 28, 1959. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell stating that he has always felt like Carswell was 'kin' -"the same as Gib". He discusses his health issues and thanks Carswell again for his note.
Date: December 28, 1959
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - December 18, 1959]

Description: A letter written to Dr. James, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the position James took on the Texarkana Hospital proposition otherwise Texas Baptist would have joined others asking for government financing for operations of their denomination. He notes the appointment of a special committee to define the Baptist position with reference to the separation of church and state and of his disappointment should there be any relaxation in the "ag… more
Date: December 18, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from J. David Cox to Truett Latimer, December 2, 1959]

Description: Letter from J. David Cox to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of a special session for the purpose of enacting a portion of the Hale-Aiken committee report. He also urges Mr. Latimer to support the new tax bill from the Governor's program in order to finance their educational needs. There are a couple of names written at the back of the letter.
Date: December 2, 1959
Creator: Cox, J. David

[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]

Description: A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond w… more
Date: December 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - December 1959]

Description: A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas, 1959. Carswell requests that Shivers return to politics and lead a campaign to take the government out of the hands of organized interests and restore it to all the people. Carswell expresses his perception of the current government by quoting Roger Q. Mills: "I feel like a stranger in a banquet hall, deserted: Whose lights are fled, whose garlands are dead, And all but he departed."
Date: December 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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