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[Letter from Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation, October 1860]
Letter from Governor Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation discussing the extradition of a fugitive named Walker Martin. Included in the letter are indictment charges and documents proving Walker Martin's charges.
Date:
October 15, 1860
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Marsh-Marley Music Company, October 5, 1918]
Letter from "Cadet Major" at the S. A. T. C. barracks at Simmons College to the Marsh-Marley Music Company requesting to purchase two brass army bugles.
Date:
October 5, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Local Board No. 2 Mission, Texas - October 28, 1943]
A letter addressed to the Local Board No. 2, Selective Service Federal Building, Mission, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, dated October 28, 1943. Carswell replies to the Board regarding their letter of October 22, 1943 addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum regarding the question of dependency.
Date:
October 28, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2 - October 20, 1943]
A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2, Mission, Texas, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor, dated October 20, 1943. Subject: Insufficent Evidence Report. Fellbaum orders the Board to take no more action at this time but to wait until an officer of the Field Division will visit their local board for the purpose of coordinating the inspection made by Mr. Carswell and Mr. Vernon.
Date:
October 20, 1943
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell and Ernest A. Vernon - October 19, 1943]
A letter addressed to Thomas N. Carswell and Ernest A. Vernon, Webb County Local Board No. 2, Mirando City, Texas, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated October 19, 1943. Fellbaum instructs Carswell and Vernon to address a letter from the clerk of Hidalgo County Local Board 2 regarding the instructions given regarding 4-F registrants.
Date:
October 19, 1943
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Conaway McIntosh to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1951]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Ruby Conaway McIntosh, Denver, Colorado. McIntosh advises Carswell that she read of his work in the Abilene Reporter and has enclosed a clipping about a friend doing similar rehabilitation for the state of Colorado. The enclosure includes an article printed by the Denver Post dated October 29, 1951 titled "Let Your Heart Fill Your Chest -- Parolees Get Help."
Date:
October 29, 1951
Creator:
McIntosh, Ruby Conaway
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. H. Brashears addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas - October 19, 1940]
A form letter addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas, from City Drug, Inc., Perryton, Texas, (J. H. Brashears, President), dated October 19, 1940. Brashears advises of his support for the plan to protect the present law which permits druggists to dispense liquor by prescriptions under the medicinal permit law. He compels druggists to contribute $100 to the fund and recommends Mr. Max Boyer believing that much good will be accomplished through his endeavors and the other connections he has in Austin.
Date:
October 19, 1940
Creator:
Brashears, J. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Thorn to T. N. Carswell - October 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Thorn, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, dated October 1, 1942. Thorn acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relative to the subject of education on the liquor question. He writes that he is impressed by the suggestion, made by Carswell, that Baptist schools should include a required course of study along that line, and, if Carswell thinks it advisable, he will incorporate the suggestion into his report for the state convention.
Date:
October 1, 1942
Creator:
Thorn, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Simpson, Texas Press Clipping Bureau to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Texas Press Clipping Bureau, by J. H. Simpson, Dallas, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. In reply to the request by Carswell for clippings Simpson advises that there are no past clippings on any of the subjects requested but that they would be glad to clip from future papers for as long as desired.
Date:
October 2, 1942
Creator:
Simpson, J. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. E. Milam, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association - October 12, 1942
A letter written to Rev. R. E. Milam, Moderator, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association, Navasota, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 12, 1942. Carswell expresses his amazement at the lack of interest of many Christians and the opposition of some non-Christians in the liquor traffic. He advises of having written 26 church schools in Texas requesting information regarding the curriculum each school offers on the effects of beverage alcohol. He suggests that Baptist schools should include a required course of study on the effects of beverage alcohol. Second page of letter includes a handwritten reply from R. E. Milam, Mod. dated October 23, 1942 advising Carswell of their association having passed the resolution as written.
Date:
October 12, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated October 13, 1942. Davis acknowledges the receipt of the letter with the pledge cards and advises Carswell of a letter that he wrote to send to those who signed the cards.
Date:
October 13, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. D. Thorn - October 14, 1942]
A letter written to Rev. J. D. Thorn, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 24th District United Texas Drys, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell replies to a letter in which Thorn inquires if Carswell thinks it advisable that he incorporate the suggestion made by Carswell, that Baptist schools require a course of study on liquor, into his report for the state convention. Carswell answers that if Thorn includes a recommendation in his report "it would be very helpful".
Date:
October 14, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to T. H. Curry - October 30, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated October 30, 1940. Carswell accepts the invitation for the American Legion to assist with a school program.
Date:
October 30, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas ,from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated October 9, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and "interesting information" from Carswell dated October 6th.
Date:
October 9, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - October 8, 1954]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 8, 1954. Carswell suggests that a select committee, statewide in scope, be set up for the sole purpose of seeing to it that each Congressional District is put in order as vacancies occur, or as may now exist.
Date:
October 8, 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1955. Shivers advises Carswell that he hopes Carswell thinks, as he does, that the State Democratic Executive Committee made a good choice.
Date:
October 13, 1955
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated October 29, 1955. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he expressed his continued interest and good wishes. Daniel advises that he looks forward to seeing Carswell in Abilene November 3.
Date:
October 29, 1955
Creator:
Daniel, Price
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt: From Laurence C. Jones to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Laurence C. Jones, Principal, The Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated October 19, 1959. Letter of appreciation and assurance that the gift from Carswell has come at an opportune time. Enclosure includes: Printed receipt by Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi dated October 15, 1959. "Investment In Humanity" $2.00 received of Mr. T. N. Carswell. The reverse side includes printed verse; "I, the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not; I will help thee."
Date:
October 19, 1959
Creator:
Jones, Laurence C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 20, 1965]
A letter addressed to Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J., from T. N. Carswell, dated October 20, 1965. Carswell makes a second inquiry, referencing his letter of October 4, 1965, regarding not receiving the Report to which he subscribed in July.
Date:
October 20, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 9, 1969. Carswell refers to the letters by Jackson to the City and his ownership of Lot 24 O T 1451 BLK 147 1, City of Abilene, Taylor County Texas. He advises of money owed him for taxes he paid on her property, "Sooner or later you and I will have to settle our dual ownership claims as to Lot 24."
Date:
October 9, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. T. Shindler to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1938]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from R. T. Shindler, Shindler Drug Company, Perryton, Texas, dated October 9, 1938. Shindler advises that he noticed Carswell had resigned as the Chamber of Commerce Secretary and requests to know of his plans for the future. He offers his very best wishes in any thing that Carswell undertakes.
Date:
October 8, 1938
Creator:
Shindler, R. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford and Annabel, dated February 26, 1943. Radford expresses her appreciation for the red and white carnations sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.] The reverse side includes a note from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] dated March 4. Byrdie advises that this card was forwarded to Carswell but was returned "torn and messed up", therefore, she is resending it in a new envelope.
Date:
October 26, 1943
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - October 10, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated October 10, 1951. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his work load in construction and that he is doing well.
Date:
October 10, 1951
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
System:
The Portal to Texas History