[Letter, convention ribbons and envelope:  From a Jeffersonian Democrat to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1954. (open access)

[Letter, convention ribbons and envelope: From a Jeffersonian Democrat to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1954.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from "A Jeffersonian Democrat," Abilene, Texas, dated July 23, 1954. An anonymous writer expresses anger regarding a letter sent by Carswell addressed to "Friends and voters in Precinct 12," accusing Carswell and Allan Shivers of having split the Democratic Party, the consequence of which "will no doubt have Jefferson and Jackson turn over in their graves." The envelope also contained three identical convention ribbons imprited "Delegate Taylor County, State Democratic Convention, September 14, 1954, Mineral Wells." The envelope into which the letter and ribbons were placed is also included in the record. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Turn-coat Carswell, College Heights School, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, July 23, 1954."
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History