Telegram from Charles A. Prince to Joe B. Plosser and R. E. Olin discussing the next steps necessary for them to take.

Telegram from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the results of a recent costs analysis.

Telegram from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the results of a recent costs analysis.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Thorn, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, dated October 1, 1942. Thorn acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relative to the subject of education on the liquor question. He writes that he is impressed by the suggestion, made by Carswell, that Baptist schools should include a required course of study along that line, and, if Carswell thinks it advisable, he will incorporate the suggestion into his report for the state convention.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Texas Press Clipping Bureau, by J. H. Simpson, Dallas, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. In reply to the request by Carswell for clippings Simpson advises that there are no past clippings on any of the subjects requested but that they would be glad to clip from future papers for as long as desired.

A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.

A letter written to Rev. R. E. Milam, Moderator, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association, Navasota, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 12, 1942. Carswell expresses his amazement at the lack of interest of many Christians and the opposition of some non-Christians in the liquor traffic. He advises of having written 26 church schools in Texas requesting information regarding the curriculum each school offers on the effects of beverage alcohol. He suggests that Baptist schools should include a required course of study on the effects of beverage alcohol. Second page of letter includes a handwritten reply from R. E. Milam, Mod. dated October 23, 1942 advising Carswell of their association having passed the resolution as written.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated October 13, 1942. Davis acknowledges the receipt of the letter with the pledge cards and advises Carswell of a letter that he wrote to send to those who signed the cards.

A letter written to Rev. J. D. Thorn, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 24th District United Texas Drys, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell replies to a letter in which Thorn inquires if Carswell thinks it advisable that he incorporate the suggestion made by Carswell, that Baptist schools require a course of study on liquor, into his report for the state convention. Carswell answers that if Thorn includes a recommendation in his report "it would be very helpful".

A letter written to Walter E. Lowry, Membership Chairman, American Legion, Monahans, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division, American Legion, dated October 8, 1942. Carswell suggests that a district membership conference be arranged to be held during the convention and be comprised of one buddy from each post in the district.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. Lipscomb brags on the success of the Albany membership drive for The American Legion and advises of their plans to celebrate with a big barbeque. The guest list includes The Department Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, the 5th Division Commander (The Honorable T. N. Carswell), the 17th District Commander, Major Federbush of Camp Barkeley who will bring some officers from the Camp, and Ed Riedel.

A form letter addressed to Judge A. H. Dennison, 16th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Odessa, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Dennison as 16th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.

A form letter addressed to Mr. Flake George, 18th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Shamrock, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected George as 18th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.

A form letter addressed to Mr. Charles E. Van Ness, 21st District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Legion, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Van Ness as 21st District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, The American Legion, from Fred T. Haddock, Commander, 16th District, The American Legion, Texon, Texas, dated October 8, 1942. Haddock issues an invitation to Carswell to attend the Convention of the 16th District, The American Legion, at Odessa, Texas.

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, postmarked JUNCTION TEX. OCT 8 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence to T. N. Carswell from W. R. Gilliam Adjutant, Burt Fleming Post 237, Junction Texas dated October 8, 1942. Gilliam acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated September 26, 1942 and requests the names of the District Membership Chairmen explaining, the job being new to him and with dead Posts that will be hard to revive, that any hints from Carswell would be appreciated.

A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.

A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: Report by G. Ward Moody, Austin. Suggested quotas for Posts in 17th District, Department of Texas, The American Legion and a handwritten note to Tommy from Bill, "This is terrible, Tommy".

A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Rather expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he wished him success in his new responsibility and assures Carswell of his comprehension of the big job ahead. He confirms the supplies requested by Carswell are being sent under separate cover.

A letter written to Miss Velma Parsons, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 22, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for being included in the dinner invitation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noe.

A form letter addressed to Commander from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Form letter from Maisel to Commanders elected for the coming year. Pep talk regarding the extra work required as leader due to the war. A request that the Posts assist the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine in their recruiting program. Advisement that their Civilian Defense program will be enlarged, their Rehabilitation program will function; that they are preparing to take in their own sons.

A letter written to Honorable Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, dated October 27, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to Sumners from the American Legion to visit Abilene and speak to a "great gathering of West Texans" for an Armistice Day program that is in the making.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Willson advises that he has not received information from Whitacre or Monk and hopes to be in Abilene and speak with Carswell regarding the improbable goal of the membership drive, that "they justhavenot got it in the 5th".

A letter written to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Chairman 5th Div. Membership, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Gilliam advising that he will forward it to T. N. Carswell.