A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 11, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter noting that he is always glad to hear from her praising her for helping Mother do the housework. He tells her he has hired a man to work on the yard hoping it will be in good shape when she and her mother come home, said her little valentine was as cute as could be and to go buy some in San Antonio as if he sent them. He advises that he is helping to get the little cripple girl at Merkel into a hospital in Dallas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated July 11, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms that Mr. Dillingham called but that he did not happen to be in the office. He confirms that Brown-Crumer is a good house and offers to assist in having the bonds turned in under the Plan assuring Carswell that he would be very glad to do so.

A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated February 11, 1939. Carswell explains that he found it necessary to dispense with the services of Mr. Diffenbaugh, effective January 31, 1939, and paid him a month's salary.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from N. F. Muir, Orthodontist, Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 11, 1940. Muir advises that a statement sent to Carswell three months back with regard to dental work for his daughter has not been paid.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Alvy R. Couch, Haskell, Texas, dated January 11, 1941. Couch expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to have seen and talked with Carswell. He advises Carswell that after their visit he went to see Mr. Duff and had a nice visit with him and others in the office. Mr. Duff had nothing definite at the time but informed Couch that they might have an opening within a short time. The reverse side includes inked stamps of Local Board No. 1, Federal Bldg., Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, Jan. 11, 1941.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1941. Froiseth declines the invitation to take a part on the DEFEND AMERICA program citing a previous engagement.

A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 11, 1941. Davis advises Riddle that Judge Miller has taken the case. Davis has directed Brother Moore to contact Miller and "let him get busy on the mandamus proceedings".

A letter written to Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mrs. H. V. Ashton recommending her for an appointment to the Board of Cosmetology.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University, dated September 11, 1941. White outlines the achievements of the University during his first year as president.

A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from A. F. Harman, President, Alabama College, Montevallo, Alabama, dated December 11, 1941. A. F. Harman defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Burrows Matthews, Editor, Buffalo Courier Express, dated December 11, 1941. Burrows Matthews defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charles Schwarz, Director of Public Relations, Treasury Department, Washington, dated December 11, 1941. Schwarz expresses for Secretary Morgenthau his appreciation for the letter asking for an expression on Americanism and advises that he is sending a copy of an address given in 1938 by the Secretary. Enclosure includes: THE ROAD AHEAD. An address by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 11, 1941. Hatton W. Sumners defines Americanism and handwrites in a postscript, "Am sending another address also."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from Walter Hullihen, President, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, dated December 11, 1941. Hullihen advises Carswell of the enclosed statement which covers his conception of 'Americanism'. He then discourses on democracy. Enclosure includes: Americanism. A statement by Walter Hullihen, President, University of Delaware.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.

A letter written to Dr. M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1942. Carswell expresses his delight that Sadler is to address the meeting to be held at the Hardin-Simmons University Stadium describing the event as a patriotic-religious meeting. He advises of an enclosed copy of the President's Proclamation.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Roy A. McMillan, Major, Specialist, Asst. to Chief, Public Relations Branch, Headquarters Eighth Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. McMillan advises Carswell that he has attached a clipping along the lines they had discussed and, in a handwritten postscript, conveys his appreciation to Carswell for his efforts in having the phone company run him down on his return to San Antonio. Typewritten on Headquarters Eighth Service Command letterhead. The attached clipping contains an article titled "Specialists Commissions Open in Army."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District, United Texas Drys, from J. S. Tierce, Knox City, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Tierce advises Carswell that the Haskell Missionary Baptist Association in its annual session at O'Brien, Texas has favored a compulsory course for all students on the "Effect of Beverage Alcohol".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, Ranger_A. L. Stell, Anson_George Barber, Mineral Wells_Clyde White, Baird_Jack Armstrong, Sweetwater_John Alvis, Abilene_Kelley Farrar, Breckenridge_Al Taylor, Mineral Wells_J. W. Clements, Stephenville_Bradford Corrigan, Hamilton_D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerk, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Captain, Q.M.C., Policy Supervisor, Austin, Texas dated December 11, 1942. Fellbaum references a letter from Carswell dated December 8 and addressed to Colonel John R. Banister. He outlines an itinerary for Carswell for the dates of December 16, 1942 through the 28th of December. He instructs Carswell to accompany Mr. Jewel R. Stephens into the counties of District 18-A.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George C. Betts, Director Veterans State Service Office, Austin, Texas, dated February 11, 1943. Betts advises Carswell regarding providing assistance to a Mrs. Currie of Sterling City, mother of a World War II veteran killed in Austrailia, in filing a claim for government benefits.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 11, 1943. White gives an outline of the Fifty-first Commencement of Hardin-Simmons University and issues an invitation to attend the programs but especially the Board meeting.

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County performed from January 28, 1944 through February 11, 1944.. Approved and signed by J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, State Director of Selective Service.

A form letter from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman, and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, Dallas, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Reminder for the meeting of the Executive Committee [of the United Texas Drys] to be held on April 18.