A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Higgins dated April 9 which was written to Julien Hyer. Carswell expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving him the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.

A rough draft of a letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Higgin's letter of April 9 written to Julien Hyer, expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving Carswell the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.

A statement of dissolution, disolving the West Texas Automobile Club, effective July 14, 1931. Signed and certified by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State. WEst Texas Automobile Club Officers are C. W. Barnes, President, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Treasurer.

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.

An editorial essay titled "Flag Day, 1940." The essay was reprinted from The New York Times, June 14, 1940.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, Past Department Commander, San Angelo, Texas, dated September 1, 1941. Riedel replies to a letter from Carswell confirming that The Ford Motor Co. will furnish cars, details how to secure one, expresses his appreciation to Carswell and the members of his post for everything they did to make the year outstanding and "Will see you on the Special".

A letter from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young provides a letter of reference for T. N. (Tom) Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and assures him that nothing will be said about his application.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 14, 1941. Davis advises of having secured a copy of an amendment to the Texas Liquor Control Act advising of an enclosed copy for Carswell to consider.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. O. Reed, Commander, Rufus Shelton Post No. 247, Honey Grove, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Reed advises of the help needed from Carswell for a Mrs. Pat Crowson, a widow of a Legionnaire, in trying to obtain a position with the Amy Camp.

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, dated February 14, 1941. Banister advises Carswell of the appreciation of the entire Department for his letter commending Mr. L. E. Newton of Rotan, Texas and confirms that the Rotan unit will stand well on the list of available units.

A letter addressed to Tommie Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Hansford, Major, The Texas Defense Guard, 15th Battalion Headquarters, Ranger, Texas, dated March 14, 1941. Hansford makes a request for assistance from Carswell to obtain a hostess position for a World War Veteran's unremarried widow, Mrs. Annie Laura Cooper Jensen, formerly a Ranger resident but who has been living in Abilene "trying to educate her son at McMurry College". The reverse side includes handwritten notes and the name of Sgt. Wheeler, Battery F 189 F A.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 14, 1941. Sandefer reminds Carswell of his promise of help in writing a speech for the inauguration of W. R. White as president of Hardin-Simmons University.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. A. Duryea, Jr. Vice Commander, Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars, San Antonio, dated April 14, 1941. Duryea expresses his appreciation on behalf of Mrs. Antonia Barkeley, Major B. L. Maloney and Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Stolte, himself and the Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars for the reception given to them on their trip to Abilene in connection with the Army Day celebration at Camp Barkeley.

A roster of the 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight), dated October 14, 1941. Lynn, U. Stambaugh, W. C. "Tom" Sawyer, De Lacey Allen, Charles E. Booth, V. M. Armstrong, John F. Sullivan, Father Frederick J. Halloran, Thomas M. Owen, John R. Ruddick, Ralph B. Gregg, Frank E. Samuel. The American Legion, War Memorial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.

A letter addressed to the Army Specialist Corps, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 14, 1942. Carswell makes application to and advises of his interest in the Specialist Corps.

A fee statement by J. D. Riddle, Treasurer, Taylor County 24th District Drys, to Mrs. Lucille Johnson for work completed for T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County 24th District Drys dated October 14, 1942.

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 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 Rev. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell advises Davis of their success in getting the Baptist Convention to go on record with reference to the teaching of the effects of alcohol in the Baptist schools. He advises that they should not let up until all denominations believing like they do follow suit. He expresses his discouragement that the progress made in San Angelo is set back but his work will be taking him into the field soon which will allow him to do more.

A letter written to Judge Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Coombes and for his letter of November 10. He expresses his appreciation of their friendship and for Coombes' legal ability noting his regret that Coombes had not yet been elevated to a high court appointment. He extends the Season's Greetings to him and Mrs. Coombes from Mrs. Carswell and himself.

A letter written to Mr. Roscoe Carswell, Waycross, Georgia, from "Your Uncle" [T. N. Carswell], dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Roscoe advising that he has thought of him many times since he was in Georgia and is proud that Roscoe is now "making the most of opportunity".

A form letter addressed to All Posts, 17th District, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated June 14, 1943. Wisdom advises of his decision to leave his command at the American Legion to report to the United Service Organization, wanting to get into the Army, but that this will be as close as he gets. He refers to the vacant room of his lad of eighteen, just like the countless other vacant rooms throughout the land and makes the appeal, "I urge, implore and beg of you to be about our country's business, and be the kind of American those absent boys expect you to be."

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from G. S. Nalle, Captain, Q. M. C., Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated January 14, 1944. Nalle advises the Chairman, in reference to a letter by Carswell dated January 10, that a registrant having been nominated for appointment as midshipman should be required to register and be classified IV-B.