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[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
[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
[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
[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 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 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, 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 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 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 Major R. H. Hansford to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1941]

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.
Date: March 14, 1941
Creator: Hansford, R. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941]

A letter addressed to Major Thomas Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, from Major R. H. Hansford, Commanding 15th Battalion, The Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Hansford asks Carswell to request the appointment as inspector of the 15th Battalion which Hansford commands. The reverse side includes date received stamp of LOCAL BOARD NO. 1, FEDERAL BLDG., P. O. BOX 1721, APR 29 1941, ABILENE, TAYLOR CO., TEXAS.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Hansford, R. H.
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
[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, 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 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, 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
[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 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 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 Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1957]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer thanking him for his work on the 'no action on the Brashear Court' Bill.
Date: June 2, 1957
Creator: Burkett, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1958]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer showing the state account numbers he requested.
Date: March 25, 1958
Creator: Chesshir, James & Chesshir, Mrs. James
System: The Portal to Texas History