A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Whitacre offers his regrets regarding Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building on account of the shortage of tires.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Esco Walter, District Attorney 104th District, Abilene, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Walter accepts the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James W. Bodley, Department Commander, Memphis, Tennesse, dated September 1, 1942. Announcement from the Department of Tennessee presenting Roane Waring as candidate for National Commander of the American Legion.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Sam Russell, 17th Dist. Texas, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Russell replies to the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building stating that if he is not called back to Washington before that date, he will accept.

A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Wisdom declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building on account of the condition of his tires.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie A. Jones, Rotan, Texas, dated September 2, 1942. Jones explains to Carswell that his letter addressed to O. D. Henley was given to him. Jones advises that the enclosed resolution was adopted by their association and that there were some heated talks all in favor of the resolution. He suggested that Carswell might phone Dr. Walton of Hardin-Simmons for his version as he listened in on the proceedings. Jones assures Carswell that he is at his service, that his stand on the liquor question has cost him three political campaigns and that he will probably be a contender for the place John Lee Smith is vacating in the Senate. The enclosed resolution condemns the alcohol traffic and charges the reader with the responsibility "of keeping the soldier boys safe."

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Willson declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to a previous engagement.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Owen Thomas, Judge 104th District Court, Anson, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Thomas accepts Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building advising that A. L. Stell and Mrs. Stell will not be able to attend.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Dilworth declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to the rubber situation and, therefore, he should conserve his tires.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harry L. Spencer, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Spencer declares the idea Carswell is promoting as "indispensible" in a permanent solution of the liquor problem in our country.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div., Commander, American Legion, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Allcorn declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having to watch their tires.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated September 4, 1942. Connally declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to duties preventing his leaving Washington.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Henry Teubel, 18th District Commander, The American Legion, Tulia, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Tuebel declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to being called out of town.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Johnson, Zybach-Owens Post, American Legion, Canadian, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Johnson declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having been away.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julien C. Hyer, Lieutenant Colonel, J.A.G.D., Chief, Judge Advocate Branch, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1942. Hyer offers his regrets regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building stating, "You do not know how disappointed I am that I will not be able to be with you".

A letter written to Raymond W. Foy, The News, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 7, 1942. Carswell requests information from Foy as to where to find the amount of money spent on advertising by the Beverage Alcohol people.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Maisel requests the selection of members for the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee appointments made by Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Lou J. Roberts, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, The American Legion, Borger, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Roberts acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building but declines due to previous engagements.

A letter addressed to all officers and members of the Sixteenth District, from Fred T. Haddock, Commander, 16th District, The American Legion, Texon, Texas, dated September 9, 1942. Announcement calling for the 16th District to meet at the Fall Convention in Odessa, Texas in order to outline the program for 1943.

A memo written to American Legion post officials, from Ed Riedel, Act. Dept. Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated September 9, 1942. The memo reports, "Attention - Scrap Iron Needed." Riedel advises of Legion Posts "giving their cannons, guns etc. to put them back on the firing line against the enemy", offers advice for turning in materials that are needed and emphasizes the serious need of materials. "We must hunt out the hoarders of scrap metal, whether they be the individual house owner or tenant, the farmer, the dealer, the auto grave yard or the scrap yard and report those persons to the authorities who can and will commandeer the metal".

A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Williamson having made it possible for Maj. Roy W. McMillan to attend the dedication service citing McMillan's address as exceptional. Attachment includes: Expense receipt. "Received of Parramore Post $5 for incidental expenses. Roy W. McMillan" dated September 8, 1942.

A letter written to Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell advises that his daughter has enrolled at Cornell. He explains that his finances are modest but that his banker, Mr. Henry James, President of the F & M Bank, will attach a letter regarding his financial standing in Abilene and requests that Cornell send bills as they accrue.

A letter written to Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests from Monk a man's name from the Junction or Brady post who has done outstanding work for service on the Department Membership Committee.

A letter written to Jim Willson, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, Floydada, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests that Willson serve this year as Fifth Division Membership Chairman.