A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Pauline Kirk), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 28, 1951. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a report from Subject A 9803. Carswell takes responsibility regarding the tardiness of the paperwork and discusses the request made by Subject for the balance of his funds which are to be used for business plans of which Carswell approves.

A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Pat Bullock, House of Representatives, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District Drys, Abilene, Texas, dated April 24, 1941. Carswell requests that Bullock's committee eliminate all Senate amendments to House Bill 373 and send it through as originally passed.

A letter written to Hon. Pat Bullock, Austin, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 26, 1941. McGahey requests that the Committee vote House Bill 373 out without amendments.

A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 9, 1946. Inquiry by Carswell regarding the status of his request regarding a refund of Retirement Deductions taken from his pay while employed by the Selective Service.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John Ben Shepperd, Attorney at Law, Austin, Texas, dated April 28, 1952. Shepperd announces that he is leaving the Secretary of State's office on May 1st and is seeking a promotion to the Attorney Generalship of Texas advising that this will be his first political race and, therefore, sincerely needs and wants Carswell's "help, counsel and active support".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, State of Texas, House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 2, 1945. Sadler advises of his disappointment that his redistricting bill was tabled admitting that he gets "a little bit blue at times down here" and of having considered getting up on personal privilege and getting things off his chest.

A letter written to Dr. W. R. White, First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman, Board of Trustees dated April 17, 1947. Wright requests that White serve as chairman of the Denominational Committee and names the men that will serve with him: T. N. Carswell, vice-chairman, M. A. Jenkens, P. D. O'Brien, Vernon Yearby, Henry A. Littleton, T. A. Patterson, J. Ralph Grant.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 29, 1944. Carswell requests advice on the proper classification record entry for registrants signing Form 219.

A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin (17), Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 25, 1944. Carswell writes a special report covering the complaint of a registrant who is requesting an investigation regarding his denied request for a deferred classification by a board member and regarding the drinking habit of the same board member of Local Board No. 1 in Culberson County, Van Horn, Texas.

A letter addressed to the State Director for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 22, 1944. Carswell makes a request for a supply of cover sheets and examination forms that failed to be included in the forwarded supplies.

A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a conditional pardon to Subject No. 130,969 dated April 29, 1955 (received May 12, 1955), Texas Prison System, Huntsville, Texas. Signed by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, and Al Muldrow, Secretary of State.

A letter written to Mr. L. C. Harris, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated April 2, 1952. The letter contains a confirmation by Carswell of a telephone conversation with Harris verifying Subject as a driller at Gilchrist Drilling Co. citing his work as satisfactory.

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Van Horn, Texas dated April 17, 1944. Carswell reports on an irregular request for deferment by the Appeal Agent in Jeff Davis County.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises of the concern expressed by Mr. J. W. McElroy regarding the Railroad Co. drawing men from the ranch industry to the railroad when they are classified for immediate military service.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Marfa, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding two hotels in Marfa, Texas, The Crews and Hotel Paisano, advising that it is essential to make advance reservations.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Alpine, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding accomodation in Alpine advising that the Holland Hotel is preferable and that advance reservations are necessary. He also advises regarding eating facilities citing the coffee shop in the hotel and The Texas Café.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from Jewell Reaves, Clerk dated April 9, 1945. Texas Form 101. Reaves advises of a completed Form 101 and DSS Form 62 to be reviewed. She advises of the time it took to compile the report and that the purpose of this letter and forms is to bring out the facts required in compiling the reports. Carswell handwrites that this copy was sent to him by Mrs. Reaves.

A Notification of Personnel Action Report for Thomas N. Carswell, from the Selective Service System State Headquarters for Texas, dated April 21, 1945 (effective date: April 22, 1945). The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr., Secretary to the Governor, Austin, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Beauchamp expresses for Governor O'Daniel his appreciation for the invitation by Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing previously-made arrangements requiring his presence elsewhere.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Page acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing the Governor and he had previously committed themselves to be in Dallas at the opening of the American Aircraft Corporation Plant.

A letter written to Lt. Col. Neill H. Banister, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated April 18, 1941. Carswell offers to make inspections in this area as Banister deems advisable.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Texas House of Representatives, Fifty-Second Legislature, dated April 26, 1951. Sadler assures Carswell that he will vote for S. B. 267, the right to work bill.