A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 26, 1942. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms the plan to be at their regular meeting. He advises of more than 50 churches having committed to field days estimating they will get one hundred.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 6, 1943. Davis expresses satisfaction regarding the prospect of Carswell devoting more time to the work. He discusses the outcome of the past year noting the outlook as encouraging but adds that there is immediate work to be done. Offers the season's greetings.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 16, 1943. Davis advises of the changes in the Curfew Bill making it a "farce" and, therefore, requests that they write to their representatives urging them to support the amendment with an eleven o'clock closing hour and no sales on Sunday.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1942. Davis inquires of Carswell, "how goes the battle," and advises that he has plans, but he wants to hear from Carswell before doing anything and describes the program plans for Dallas. He advises Carswell, confidentially, that they have a plan to try to get on the July Primary ballot on a "war time proposition" noting if they can do that they "will be ready for big things".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas,, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 24, 1943. Davis advises of the date set for the San Angelo field day to be in late March, that the date is a result of the current Wichita County work. He touts the Rio Grande Valley trip as his most profitable. Davis advises Carswell that he will write P. D. O'Brien but is unsure of success there noting that O'Brien has a hard situation in his church stating, "they have been able to intimidate every pastor they have had".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 26, 1943. Davis describes a "hotel mixup" including the Grace Hotel, the Wooten Hotel, the Hilton Hotel and a Tourist Court when he was in Abilene and expresses his dismay at forgeting the proposed meeting with Carswell. He advises that they are sponsoring an anti-advertising bill which is being scouted by Senator George Moffett, that Representative John Connally has introduced a ten-mile bill like the one passed in 1918 that dried up the State and that they plan to get behind the Governor's curfew bill. Davis expresses the need for more Field Days assuring that the events will be more fruitful than in the past.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 5, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and of the acceptance by Carswell to serve on the Committee of Nomination.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 8, 1941. Davis reports to Carswell that the Senate removed the amendments and passed House Bill 373.

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 3, 1941. Davis expresses his appreciation for the letter advising him of the support of Carswell's Senator for Dr. Bradfield's confirmation. Davis touches on an exciting event and promises that he will send a self-explanatory letter regarding "a calvacade of youth to Austin" requesting that Carswell get Abilene's support.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 26, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for the check for the Judge Miller fee. He advises Carswell that the petitions will be "in the hands of our Friends" by February 1, will be subject to the poll tax list of 1942 and that they will not know who are qualified voters until after February 1. He advises of their need to meet before February.

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 19, 1941. Davis describes the Youth parade as a tremendous success but warns of the real fight now to get House Bill 373 out of the committee and before the House.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mrs. Jeff Methven, Stenographer, United Texas Drys, dated March 4, 1941. Methven complies to a request from Carswell and supplies copies of a letter. She advises that she is replying only to the questions to which she knows the answers noting that her father is out of town.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 21, 1942. Davis questions Carswell as to whether or not he is to be at the Abilene Field Day.

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 3, 1941. Davis reports that Bill 373 is in danger of being "scuttled" by the House due to amendments attached to the bill when passed by the Senate. He expresses the importance to have citizens wire their Representative "and urge him to pass the bill in the House".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1942. Advisement from Davis regarding the counties that are to be included in Carswell's district, qualifying probable success due to P. D. O'Brien being located in Big Spring but requesting Carswell to revise the list and submit suggestions.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 18, 1941. Davis informs Carswell that Dr. E. A. Maness, Chairman of the Committee of Nomination, hopes that Carswell can be at the morning committee meeting to get his report in order for the business session in the afternoon.

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 27, 1941. Davis reports that House Bill 373 has passed the House, and that it will come up for public hearing before the Senate Criminal Jurisprudence Committee where the State Medical Association plans to oppose the bill.

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 8, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter of February 28 from Carswell and replies regarding the cancellation of medical licenses of doctors who are specializing in liquor prescriptions stating that he doubts it can be done under the present law. He confides regarding the liquor committee and the potential support of a bill, the appointment of a committee to work with the legal staff of the Texas Liquor Control Board and his belief of the chance for constructive legislation.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1942. Davis outlines a plan to organize counties into districts then to "reach" counties by using rallys, Field Days, personal contact by Davis and by pastors presenting "matters" to their congregations.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1942. Davis complains about the lack of communication from Pastors after services are held in their churches, advises that their Executive Committee approved the plan that they had discussed with Dr. Jenkens when in Abilene and notes an enclosed check to Carswell for reimbursement for his Belton trip. In postscript, Davis requests Carswell's opinion regarding asking Merkel, Tuscola and Caps to join their field day at Abilene.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 24, 1942. Davis lists potential speakers for the Abilene field day suggesting that Carswell might secure Dr. White and a speaker from McMurry or ACC. He advises that Bishop Boaz has already agreed noting that last year Bro. Douglas Carver had requested Boaz.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 9, 1941. Davis discusses raising funds to employ legal assistance to secure mandamus proceedings on the bill. The Drug store people offered Senator Love $2700 to take their case—he declined.