[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the compliments by Carswell on his ideas. Offering his viewpoint of the constitution Morrow states, "The real genius of our government, in my opinion, is the recognition of the paramount importance of the individual". He exposes the differences between "our" democracy and other nations that call themselves democracies: "This is the real difference between us and the other nations that call themselves democracies because no where else in the world is there such a reservation of power in the people themselves and such a recognition of the significance of the individual man and woman." He makes referrence to Weatherred and advises of the probability of a new governor making an appointment to the vacant Senate seat.
Date: October 17, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. W. LeVan to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Geo. W. LeVan to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. W. LeVan, Division Head, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Houston 1, Texas, dated June 17, 1954. LeVan confirms the execution of a Division Order by Carswell covering oil purchased from the LUCY M. COLEMAN tract and advises of an enclosed amended Division Order to be executed and returned promptly to avoid delay in the settlements for June oil.
Date: June 17, 1954
Creator: LeVan, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History