A letter written to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas from Floyd County Local Board, J. M. Willson, Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated June 5, 1943. Willson makes a request for a waiver on a registrant classified 1-A by the Floyd County Board citing his dishonorable discharge from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 16, 1941. Handwritten notation advising of no answer and dated September 25, 1944.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J.M.Willson. Willson asks for a clear conception of the plans as outlined to the Executive committee on the legion membership drive explaining that he left at midnight on Saturday and does not know what happened at Austin.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Willson advises that he has not received information from Whitacre or Monk and hopes to be in Abilene and speak with Carswell regarding the improbable goal of the membership drive, that "they justhavenot got it in the 5th".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Dept Membership Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated October 3, 1943. Willson expresses his opinion of Carswell as one of the finest, hardworking, clean men in the Legion.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Dallas, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated November 23, 1943. Willson advises Carswell of the reason he has never run for any office is that he did not approve of the tactics used in elections. He advises Carswell that he is very much in favor of Henry Love being elected to the office.

Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.

Letter from an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Ry. Co. to Dr. R. A. Childers discussing monies owed for a lot of land purchased by Childers.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, 5th Division Com. Floydada, Texas, dated September 25, 1941. Willson acknowledges the nice letter from Carswell and his note confirming he would take the Division meeting.

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 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.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Willson explains his hesitancy regarding the membership drive "in a small town" knowing the resources to meet the quota are not available. He advises Carswell that he wishes to discuss the plans while at Kansas City, disclosing his travel plans for Kansas City.

A letter written to Chas. Whitacre, District Commander 19th District, Lubbock, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Membership Chairman 5th Division. Willson requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and discusses the membership drive strategy. He comments that he does not know what happened at Austin and he supposes it was for the good of the Legion, "But God and Country first". 100% for saving shirttails.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Fifth Division Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated June 18, 1943. Willson advises of his not being able to make the Division meeting but that he will make the Fort Worth meeting then on to Omaha Nebraska. He emphasizes the importance of Carswell to endorse George Berry and Sam Forman at the Division meeting.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. M. Sims requesting information on the estimated or realizable value of the leases that Kempner bought in Swisher, Hale, Floyd and Brisco Counties.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes stylized text with business name and text reading: "Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries."