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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Rester Flower Shop - March 20, 1959]
A letter addressed to Rester Flower Shop, Poplarville, Mississippi from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover the cost of a corsage for Miss Thelma Batson for Easter and for flowers for her home. He directs them to send his enclosed note with the flowers.
Date:
March 20, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lucie K. Whitehead - March 2, 1958]
A letter written to Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated March 2, 1958. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter regarding her question on the amount of the tax shown on the return advising the question proved to be well founded. He apologizes for his mistake and encourages her appraisal of his work as needed, expresses his appreciation for the spirit of her letter and advises that it "but deepens an opinion I've long had of you". In a postscript to Whitehead, Carswell advises that he is working on her 1957 return and that he will forward a rough draft.
Date:
March 2, 1958
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Hoyle Legg addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1956]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hoyle Legg, Caddo, Texas, postmarked Breckenridge, Rexas, March 19, 1956. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Hoyle Legg dated March 19, 1956. Legg expresses his disappointment that he wasn't home when Carswell visited advising that he was at the lake fishing and invites Carswell to return and spend a day fishing.
Date:
March 19, 1956
Creator:
Legg, Hoyle
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard: Republic National Bank Building at Dallas ; Letter from Lannie addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1956]
A picture postcard of the Republic National Bank Building at Dallas. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lannie, postmarked Dallas, Texas, March 3, 1956. Lannie inquires about Carswell's health, advises that he is doing well and is well on his way in adjusting himself to the situation noting that a letter will follow soon.
Date:
March 22, 1956
Creator:
Lannie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blanche Darden to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1956~]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Blanche [Mrs. Earl] Darden], Abilene, Texas, dated March 16. Blanche explains that she has been in the hospital unexpectedly and that Dr. Seth Cox will operate on her jaw meaning she will be off work four or five weeks. She apologizes and offers options of payment on her contract with Carswell.
Date:
March 16, 1956
Creator:
Darden, Blanche
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. and Lillian Lines to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1971]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from W. M. and Lillian Lines, Perryton, Texas, dated March 27, 1971. Lines advises of an enclosed check for fifteen dollars for "working up" the income tax report and then describes the beautiful spring day wishing for Carswell the best of everything.
Date:
March 27, 1971
Creator:
Lines, W. M. ; Lines, Lillian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lois Wiggins to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1968]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lois Wiggins, Longview, Texas, dated March 19, 1968. Wiggins apologizes for the inconvenience to Carswell but asks for the amount of interest paid the previous year noting her intention to pay off her loan during 1968. She thanks Carswell for all his past kindnesses praying God's richest blessings be with him.
Date:
March 19, 1968
Creator:
Wiggins, Lois
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated March 14, 1955. Whitehead expresses her pleasure for the opportunity to have seen Carswell and for having settled the income tax matter for a while. She explains who Sydney Reagan is, a boy from Washington who is in San Antonio, and gives his educational and family background noting that he has held an administrative job in Washington for several years. She requests from Carswell any help that he can give regarding introducing Reagan to the Wagstaff Firm in Abilene.
Date:
March 14, 1955
Creator:
Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Elia J. Hobbs - March 16, 1954]
A letter written to Miss Elia J. Hobbs from T. N. Carswell, dated March 16, 1954. Carswell explains the drouth and the run-down condition of her land advising that Mr. Presswood [C. W. Presswood] is reluctant to offer money for rent and offers instead that he should repair fences, clear cactus and get the place in order so it can be farmed, swapping improvments for rent.
Date:
March 16, 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Sandefer issues an invitation to attend the annual sunrise service Easter morning including breakfast at the Wooten Hotel. He notes that each year they discuss discontinuing the annual get-together, yet, continue.
Date:
March 21, 1951
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - March 29, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead (Mrs. L. C. W.), Raleigh, N. C., dated March 29, 1951. She advises of an enclosed check for the tax services that Carswell rendered.
Date:
March 29, 1951
Creator:
Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Williams to T. N. Carswell - March 31, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Nat Williams, Superintendent, Gladewater Public Schools, Gladewater, Texas, dated March 31, 1947. Williams expresses his appreciation for the nice message from Carswell, for the honor to be permitted to serve Abilene and for the opportunity to renew their friendships of several years back.
Date:
March 31, 1947
Creator:
Williams, Nat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from O. E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated March 20, 1945. Radford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check, he commiserates having to adapt to dentures and expresses his appreciation for the "nice things" Carswell said about his Dad [J. M. Radford]. He reminisces about February 1933 when they both "had quite a time to try to keep telegrams, etc. out of his hands" to keep the party a surprise. [A party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date:
March 20, 1945
Creator:
Radford, O. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. Walter Hammond, President Texas Farm Bureau Federation, Waco, Texas, dated March 13, 1945. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell advising that he knew of Carswell's activities even back to his school days, of his honesty, integrity and sincerety of purpose. He states, "I can truthfully say that because of your efforts the world is a better place in which to live".
Date:
March 13, 1945
Creator:
Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. Walter Hammond, Tye, Texas, dated March 23, 1944. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and comments on Carswell's honesty and sincerity, his always doing for someone else. He agrees with "the need for a lot of thought" before selecting congressmen and the need for "leaders who have learned from the experience of the last war along with the disasters that followed and with the courage to avoid the mistakes of the past in face of the pressure that is sure to come". He agrees that "maybe your thinking is right that Bob is the man".
Date:
March 23, 1944
Creator:
Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thank you card from Mrs. Guy E. Paxton, Mrs. O. E. Baker, Mrs. Bess H. Pearce, Mrs. J. D. Sandefer, Mrs. E. L. Harwell, Mrs. Janice Blackburn and Mrs. Chas. Roberson to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1944]
A printed thank you card depicting dogwood blossoms, bluebirds, birdhouse and cottage. Inside is a note from Mrs. Guy E. Paxton, Mrs. O. E. Baker, Mrs. Bess H. Pearce, Mrs. J. D. Sandefer, Mrs. E. L. Harwell, Mrs. Janice Blackburn and Mrs. Chas. Roberson to Mr. Carswell, dated March 16, 1944. Paxton expresses their appreciation for the flowers that Carswell sent to them, the Abilene Women attending The Daughter's of American Revolution, Texas Forty-Fifth Conference in Austin.
Date:
March 16, 1944
Creator:
Paxton, Mrs. Guy E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - March 3, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin, Sweetwater, Texas, dated March 3, 1944. McLaughlin expresses her appreciation for Carswell's answer to her letter "but most of all for contacting John". She advises that she had a letter from John in which he said he had talked with Carswell and then explains why John needed to talk with a man of experience in order to "analyze matters" with him and that Carswell will never know how she appreciates this kindness.
Date:
March 3, 1944
Creator:
McLaughlin, Mrs. J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Ora Parker to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Ora Parker, Roscoe, Texas, dated March 19, 1942. Parker requests a suggestion from Carswell or help in locating employment, some kind of war work. A notation by Carswell at the top of page dated April 18, 1942 advises that he suggested the USO at Sweetwater.
Date:
March 19, 1942
Creator:
Parker, Ora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator W. Lee O'Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1946]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. Lee O'Daniel, United States Senator, Texas, dated March 16, 1946. O'Daniel assures Carswell that the views he expressed in his letter concerning Edwin W. Pauley have had his most earnest and careful consideration. "However, the matter never came before the Senate—the nomination was withdrawn after hearings by the Naval Affairs Committee".
Date:
March 16, 1946
Creator:
O'Daniel, W. Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated March 8, 1946. Omar acknowledges his receipt of the letter and check from Carswell advising Carswell that his account is being credited with the check. He comments on Carswell's new venture in the Tax Service business and assures Carswell of his hope that he will be elected Commissioner at the special election.
Date:
March 8, 1946
Creator:
Radford, O. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 20, 1945. Bullock advises that he agrees on all four points mentioned in Carswell's letter dated March 14 and that he has never voted against redistricting. He, too, is for the "open shop", agrees that Texas has too many District Courts and thinks "that a Constitutional Convention should be called to repeal our out-moded and patched-up Constitution".
Date:
March 20, 1945
Creator:
Bullock, Pat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Joe C. Humphrey to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joe C. Humphrey, The State of Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated March 21, 1945. Humphrey acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and stresses that he wished more people would let him know their wishes and view points about pending legislation. He discusses the redistricting of the state noting the fine work Harley Sadler did along that line advising of the unlikely event of a constitutional convention then discourses on rewriting only the portions of the constitution which are largely statutory.
Date:
March 21, 1945
Creator:
Humphrey, Joe C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - March 3, 1943]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, San Antonio, Texas, from Tom Connally, Washington, D. C. via Abilene Texas, dated March 3, 1943. Connally replies to a telegram from Carswell and advises that a strike bill is pending and that he is doing all he can. The reverse side includes stamp - 1943 MAR 4 AM 9 54--A R SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
Date:
March 3, 1943
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Fee Statement: From Roy L. Duke to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, C/O Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas, from Roy L. Duke, Attorney-At-Law, Abilene, Texas, dated March 5, 1969. Duke confirms he has prepared all the Bertha Wigfall papers and, also, the Idania papers. Typewritten on business letterhead bearing Keystone Document Bond watermark. Attachment includes: Legal fee statement to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Abilene Machine, Abilene, Texas from Roy L. Duke, Attorney, Abilene, Texas dated March 1, 1969 regarding liens pertaining to Bertha Wigfall. Attachment is handwritten on Roy L. Duke, Attorney business statement.
Date:
March 5, 1969
Creator:
Duke, Roy L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History