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[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Stephens, Russell S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 18, 1946. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that a car may be available around May 1st providing more cars are manufactured. He lists three models and their approximate prices.
Date: February 18, 1946
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947]

A letter to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated January 4, 1947. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the beautiful tie, advises that he and Nora enjoyed the letter and hope that he, Byrd and Peg are "getting along alright" ending with a wish to Carswell for a prosperous New Year.
Date: January 4, 1947
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 28, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that there was no check enclosed as Carswell indicated and, therefore, he should enter a stop payment on it.
Date: December 28, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nora Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Nora Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1966]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 17, 1966. Whiting expresses her appreciation for the nice surprise gift of shelled pecans out of Carswell's yard. She notes that she wishes he and dear little Byrd could visit her, asks what he wants for Santa to bring to him and asks about Byrdie's health issues.
Date: November 17, 1966
Creator: Whiting, Nora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969]

A letter written to "Nonie" [Nora Whiting] from T. N. and Byrdie Carswell, dated April 2, 1969. Carswell offers Easter greetings. "A rainbow from deep in my heart, weighted with all the promise of old. The fabled bags of gold are missing. But in lieu thereof are snow white silver chalices. In the softly tinted and scented ever ascending halo from these chalices you will come better to know the measure and depth of gratitude I convey to you on this Easter Day."
Date: April 2, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Nonie [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia. Whiting advises that she is enclosing a check to help with expenses and assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything any one can do for Byrd.
Date: 197u
Creator: Whiting, Nora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
Date: September 30, 1970
Creator: Ikenberry, W. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated August 12, 1948. Whiting advises that he should have a car this week and will have it ready for Peggy and mother to take back. They look forward to seeing Peggy and Byrdie and wish that Carswell could come with them. Postscript by Whiting advises that he sent to Mr. Price the notice concerning Earlie's estate.
Date: August 12, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 15, 1948. Whiting advises of the enclosed copy of an invoice for the car which totals $1,558.71. He advises that the car has 400 miles on it and that he will break it in more to suit Carswell but assures that it will be in great condition after Carswell drives it home. Enclosure included an inoice addressed to Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Wood Chevrolet Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia dated November 5, 1948. 1948 Fleetmaster 4-door. Total cost is $1558.71.
Date: November 15, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 16, 1948. Whiting apologizes for not sending yesterday's letter by air mail but that he needed to note, also, that they will be away November 24th-November 26th and to let him know when he will be there to pick up the car.
Date: November 16, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton [Milton Whiting], Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 27, 1948. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check noting that he will have approximately 1000 miles on the car to have it broken in and explains regarding the care of the car. He requests that when Carswell comes for the car that he be given "a day or two's notice" so he will not be "out of place".
Date: November 27, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 16, 1949. Whiting advises that he has enclosed the invoice for the tires and tubes assuring of their quality, that he filled in Carswell's check for $66.20, gives a guarantee on material and workmanship and comments on the spring-like weather hoping they will have no winter.
Date: February 16, 1949
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Barnes, C. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 30, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 30, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 30, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the tie given to him for Christmas. He advises that he is returning the cancelled check and restates that Carswell owes nothing on the car.
Date: December 30, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated Thursday 2, 1966. Whiting assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything that can be done for Byrd and loves her and explains that she has enclosed a check to help out when Peg comes to be with him.
Date: June 2, 1966
Creator: Whiting, Nora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - November 25, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - November 25, 1968]

A letter written to Nora Whiting from Byrdie Carswell, typed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1968. Byrdie recounts her life-long appreciation and love for Nora, her older sister; of Nora's and Milton's love for her continuing after they married; their continued love after she and Tommy married; their contribution to Peg "in love and lifelong direction that has enriched her life". She advises that she and Tommy were glad that Nora sounded better the last time they talked to her. Hand written postscript expresses gladness to have Peg come & see them - even for a day.
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: Carswell, Byrdie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Secretary of Nora Whiting - March 24, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Secretary of Nora Whiting - March 24, 1969]

A letter addressed to Mrs. Whiting's Secretary, Clifton Forge, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 24, 1969. Carswell requests a "friendly favor" of Nora's secretary to deliver Easter flowers to "Mrs. Whiting, my wife's sister" at her home and to fill in the enclosed check to cover the expense in full. He explains that having flowers delivered this way rather than by a florist is more personal.
Date: March 24, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated May 10, 1948. Whiting expresses his disappointment that he has not yet come across a car of the type that Carswell wants, describes his business as too good which makes for a shortage of supply of vehicles but that gasoline is short there making business not much of a pleasure. He advises that Nora had not been well but is better and hopes that Carswell, Byrdie and Peggy will visit.
Date: May 10, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 5, 1948. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check and asks about Byrd and her broken arm. He advises that he has Carswell's car which is a black 4-door Chevrolet sedan and describes breaking it in. He explains details regarding the registration of the vehicle and the emphasizes the confidentiality of the sale. He advises that he will be adding a hot water heater and servicing it, and, also, of the requirements regarding a rust inhibitor and of the estimated cost of the car.
Date: November 5, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 12, 1949. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in reference to tires and tubes for his old Buick. He advises that he is shipping four tires and tubes, relays the cost and recommends using the best of his old set as the spare.
Date: February 12, 1949
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated March 10, 1949. Whiting addresses the steps needed for registering Carswell's car in his own name and regrets this trouble caused him by Whiting having not investigated first.
Date: March 10, 1949
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Weinberger to H. Lowder, November 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Weinberger to H. Lowder, November 10, 1948]

Letter from E. M. Weinberger to H. Lowder discussing a ticket refund for I. H. Kempner.
Date: November 10, 1948
Creator: Weinberger, E. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History