A letter written to Mayor L. E. Newton, Mayor, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 2, 1942. Carswell discourses on the gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by himself with reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan and advises Newton that those remarks "are so foreign of my high opinion of you that I never even imagined them".

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

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie A. Jones, Rotan, Texas, dated September 2, 1942. Jones explains to Carswell that his letter addressed to O. D. Henley was given to him. Jones advises that the enclosed resolution was adopted by their association and that there were some heated talks all in favor of the resolution. He suggested that Carswell might phone Dr. Walton of Hardin-Simmons for his version as he listened in on the proceedings. Jones assures Carswell that he is at his service, that his stand on the liquor question has cost him three political campaigns and that he will probably be a contender for the place John Lee Smith is vacating in the Senate. The enclosed resolution condemns the alcohol traffic and charges the reader with the responsibility "of keeping the soldier boys safe."

Letter from Alice Emma Cross to Truett Latimer asking him to support H.C.R. 24 and H.B. 650, a Teacher Retirement System revision. The letter is signed by other individuals.