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[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Attorney at Law, Eastland, Texas, dated March 17, 1941. Grisham confirms that their representative has promised to vote for H. B. 373 but that they have had no expression from Senator Smith.
Date: March 17, 1941
Creator: Grisham, R. N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Pittard, K. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: Peters, Jet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941]

A letter written to Major Major R.H. Hansford, 15th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard dated April 29, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the compliment to him by Hanford requesting that Carswell ask for the appointment for the inspection of his units.
Date: April 29, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. U. Connellee to W. J. Bryan, June 27, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from C. U. Connellee to W. J. Bryan, June 27, 1908]

Letter from C. U. Connellee to W. J. Bryan discussing the conditions under which he will support Bryan politically.
Date: June 27, 1908
Creator: Connellee, C. U.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929] (open access)

[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles instructing Perry Sayles not to come to Abilene.
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles, March 22, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles, March 22, 1935]

Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles discussing a renewal of a note for the F & M National Bank of Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 22, 1935
Creator: Keeble, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to his brother, Perry Sayles, discussing Perry Sayles' separation and divorce from his wife, advising him to appoint a trustee to oversee the separation. The letter includes the judgement John Sayles wrote in the case Eley against Eley with the separation agreement.
Date: July 25, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The letters states that the Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is enclosed and that a copy has also been sent to Sayles & Sayles.
Date: May 15, 1940
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, April 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, April 26, 1940]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, copied to Jack Sayles, discussing the court case Indian Territory Illuminating Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: April 26, 1940
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, March 22, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, March 22, 1940]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, copied to Sayles & Sayles, discussing the court case Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: March 22, 1940
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, November 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, November 4, 1953]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing tickets for college game and national politics.
Date: November 4, 1953
Creator: Burkett, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.
Date: April 10, 1953
Creator: Jackson, Roy; Jackson, Mrs. Roy; Dolan, T. D.; Dolan, Mrs. T. D.; Giles, V. H.; Giles, Mrs. V. H. et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1953]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer thanking him for hosting Burkett in Abilene.
Date: October 1, 1953
Creator: Burkett, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to attend a breakfast gathering being hosted by Truett.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Burkett, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961]

Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer asking him to help recommend Sam King for the position as a rural mail carrier in Cisco.
Date: June 26, 1961
Creator: Philpott, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack S. Herndon to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Jack S. Herndon to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1955]

Letter from Jack S. Herndon to Truett Latimer opposing legislation that would remove state aid from a branch of the Ranger Junior College that offers night classes. Mr. Henrdon summarizes his current living situation and why the night classes are important to him.
Date: February 9, 1955
Creator: Herndon, Jack S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Avis Altman, February 14, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Avis Altman, February 14, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Avis Altman declining an invitation to discuss water legislation at a convention in Eastland on the grounds that the Legislature will still be in session at the time.
Date: February 14, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]

Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that concerns jury service. He also talks about a petition in support of the removal of the Court of Civil Appeals from Eastland from Abilene.
Date: 1961-02-23~
Creator: Long, Henry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1960]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer asking if he had found the letter they had talked about. He thinks the letter is with Mr. Brashear if not with Mr. Latimer.
Date: May 16, 1960
Creator: Burkett, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Grisham & Grisham, Attorneys At Law, Eastland, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Grisham acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting the names of other county officers. Grisham informs Carswell that Rev. Jones W. Weathers will cooperate with him in this matter and that the whiskey interests have withdrawn from "this" county except for the wet drug stores.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Grisham, R. N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jones W. Weathers to J. D. Riddle - January 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jones W. Weathers to J. D. Riddle - January 21, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jones W. Weathers, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Eastland, Texas, dated January 21, 1941. Weathers advises of an organization which was already established in the County assuring Riddle that Judge R. N. Grisham will be glad to call a meeting.
Date: January 21, 1941
Creator: Weathers, Jones W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clyde Grissom to Truett Latimer, May 27, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Clyde Grissom to Truett Latimer, May 27, 1957]

Letter from Clyde Grissom to Truett Latimer thanking him for supporting the bill that raises the salary of judges.
Date: May 27, 1957
Creator: Grissom, Clyde
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1961]

Letter from Davis Scarborough to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a proposal to move the Eastland Court of Civil Appeals to Abilene, and the support of area lawyers for such a move.
Date: February 22, 1961
Creator: Scarborough, Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History