A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division) dated May 14, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell regarding three enclosed Postal Savings Bonds and expresses her appreciation for the interest in Subject A-9803 shown by Carswell.

A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.

A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.

A letter addressed to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento, California, dated May 14, 1951. Finsley requests that Kirk add Subject 17095 to their roster and supply the usual reports.