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[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1955]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated April 4, 1955. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the commendation and congratulations by Carswell pertaining to his decision in the Jencks-Matusow case.
Date: April 4, 1955
Creator: Thomason, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the field" then gives his assurance of their efforts in watching Carswell's "place" while he is away.
Date: April 27, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Pittman, El Paso County Local Board No. 3 - June 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Pittman, El Paso County Local Board No. 3 - June 5, 1944]

A letter written to Mrs. Pittman, Clerk, El Paso County Local Board No. 3, El Paso, Texas from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated June 5, 1944. Carswell advises Mrs. Pittman, as per his promise, that he talked with Judge Bennis in reference to securing help for Lt. Fuller.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1944]

A Western Union Telegram (confirmation copy) sent to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Selective Service Local Board No. 5, El Paso, Texas, from J. Watt Page, State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated May 16, 1944. Page acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated the 12th. He advises of the intention of Colonel Edward S. Shattuck, Chief Appeals Division National Headquarters Selective Service, to make a Texas visit soon.
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - May 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - May 10, 1944]

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, El Paso, Texas dated May 10, 1944. Carswell advises of a descrepancy by the T. and N. O. Railroad Company regarding a form 42-A in the file of a registrant listed as an employee of the company. Carswell advises that he is calling attention to this discrepency due to the fact that he noted many such instances of this nature during the inspection of the El Paso Boards.
Date: May 10, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 29, 1944]

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 29, 1944. Carswell requests advice on the proper classification record entry for registrants signing Form 219.
Date: April 29, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 25, 1944]

A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin (17), Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 25, 1944. Carswell writes a special report covering the complaint of a registrant who is requesting an investigation regarding his denied request for a deferred classification by a board member and regarding the drinking habit of the same board member of Local Board No. 1 in Culberson County, Van Horn, Texas.
Date: April 25, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director for Selective Service, Texas - April 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director for Selective Service, Texas - April 22, 1944]

A letter addressed to the State Director for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 22, 1944. Carswell makes a request for a supply of cover sheets and examination forms that failed to be included in the forwarded supplies.
Date: April 22, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to P. W. Williams - January 9, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to P. W. Williams - January 9, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. P. W. Williams, Chairman, El Paso County Parole Board, El Paso, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated January 9, 1957. Blackburn advises of the background and unusual situation of a subject from the Taylor County Jail and requests supervision by Williams after the transfer of Subject from Taylor County to El Paso County into the custody of her son. Additional correspondence typewritten at the bottom of page is written to T. N. Carswell by Ruby Blackburn which requests that he transfer his file on Subject to Mr. Williams.
Date: January 9, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from parolee to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from a parolee in El Paso, Texas, dated December 20, 1956. The parolee advises of having been transferred to El Paso without consent and requests advice from Carswell regarding the "present difficulty".
Date: December 20, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dave Green - August 31, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dave Green - August 31, 1942]

A letter written to Dave Green, District Commander, American Legion, El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated August 31, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building. Handwritten reply to Tom from Davis declines the invitation due to his involvement in The Legion when it is to be a guest to The International Labor Day.
Date: August 31, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated June 27, 1961. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the hanging of his portrait in the Pecos Federal Court House. He expresses his wish that Carswell could have been present and that he can never forget the honor that was given to him.
Date: June 27, 1961
Creator: Thomason, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Frank L. Turner to Major Tom Carswell - August 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Frank L. Turner to Major Tom Carswell - August 20, 1941]

A letter written to Major Tom Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from Frank L. Turner, Captain, Infantry, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, dated August 20, 1941. Turner advises Carswell that he has enclosed a copy of a letter that he received from the office of Col. Bannister, deems the enclosed letter self-explanatory and assures Carswell of his interest in the guard and of his desire to be of service. Typewritten on McMurry College letterhead bearing Nekoosa BOND watermark.
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: Turner, Frank L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Chris R. Russell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1812] (open access)

[Telegram from Chris R. Russell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1812]

Telegram from Chris R. Russell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan asking to remain updated on Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Russell, Chris R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles, July 19, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles, July 19, 1907]

Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing land Sayles has not placed a deposit on.
Date: July 19, 1907
Creator: Sparks, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]

Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.
Date: July 9, 1907
Creator: Robison, J. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company, March 22, 1911] (open access)

[Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company, March 22, 1911]

Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company confirming certification of three more years of residence. The writer also asks for verification of the county in which the certificate was notarized.
Date: March 22, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris, July 19, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris, July 19, 1907]

Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris rejecting his lease application for lands in El Paso County, as other applications are on file to purchase the land.
Date: July 19, 1907
Creator: Terrell, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]

Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejected his application to purchase land in El Paso County. First payment is returned as this land was already sold to a different applicant.
Date: July 9, 1907
Creator: Robison, J. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to Mac Sayles, January 16, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to Mac Sayles, January 16, 1921]

Letter from J. S. to Mac Sayles discussing taxes owned by both J. S. and Mac Sayles, the author purchasing land from J. F. Carter Sr., and general real estate business.
Date: January 21, 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks, July 6, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks, July 6, 1907]

Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks delivering $33.60 to cover rent on land in El Paso County.
Date: July 6, 1907
Creator: Setter, Lou
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907]

Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting the application to purchase lands in El Paso County. Robison returns payment as Sayles has overbid on the land.
Date: April 23, 1907
Creator: Robison, J. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John J. Terrell, June 28, 1907] (open access)

[Letter to John J. Terrell, June 28, 1907]

Letter to John J. Terrell delivering an affidavit of settlement for Mac Sayles covering land in El Paso County.
Date: June 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907]

Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting his application for land in El Paso County. Payment is returned as Sayles overbid on the land.
Date: April 23, 1907
Creator: Robison, J. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History