A letter written to Mr. Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 14, 1957. Carswell acknowledges the wisdom of the decision by Morrow not to make the race for the U. S. Senate due to the division in Houston and the support in Dallas for Dies.

Rain cap for steel stack for a school building. Sections include a drawing, elevation rendering, and plan. There are notes and measurements.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Allen Wright affirming his support for HB 433, a bill correcting the "Holmes" decision, which limited compensation payments to injured plaintiffs.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Alvin H. Woody discussing whether Woody will become First Vice President of the Hardin-Simmons Ex-Student Association, the passage of several bills, and his return to Abilene.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Alvin O'Pry discussing House Bill 298, which Latimer writes faces considerable opposition and will likely not pass.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Senter discussing Latimer's support for Senate Bill 123, which he believes will be voted out of the Insurance Committee soon.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Billy Sorenson discussing a petition Sorenson signed opposing the sale of beer in grocery stores. Latimer writes that the bill will be heard before the Liquor Regulation Committee and that he will do everything he can to see it passed.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Bob Rankin discussing amendments to the General Appropriations Bill then under consideration that would benefit the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bonnie Patterson discussing a proposed budget increase for the Abilene State Hospital and raises for state employees. Latimer, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, writes that he is hopeful they can give the hospital an increased appropriation but they will likely not get everything they asked for since requests from other state agencies and organizations exceed expected revenue. He also mentions that the legislature has given state employees a raise during the past two sessions and he is confident they will do so again.

Letter from Truett Latimer to C. G. Whitten discussing an unnamed bill that would change the 42nd District Court, which Whitten previously asked Latimer to oppose. Latimer writes that the bill was recently heard by a sub-committee and that he wanted to wait to hear from members of the Abilene Bar before making a decision. He continues that he asked members who oppose the bill to organize a petition and that if it the majority of the Abilene Bar is opposed to the bill he will vote against it.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Cardie Webb discussing pay raises for state employees, informing her that no specific proposals for such exist at that time but that he supports the proposal in general.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to the Youth Fellowship of First Methodist Church in Claude, Texas, promising to pass HB 298 like they urged him to in a letter.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Elwin L. Skiles discussing Skiles's support for House Bill 297 and 298. Latimer writes that he is a co-sponsor of both bills and will do everything he can to pass them. He mentions that he thinks the bills help address the increased death rates on highways after 10 pm and on weekends.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ella B. Street discussing a proposed budget increase for Abilene State Hospital and salary increases for state employees, which Street asked Latimer to support in a previous letter. Latimer, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, writes that he hopes they can grant the hospital an increased appropriation but they will likely not get everything they are asking for because the amount of requests from various state agencies and organizations exceeds expected revenue by fifty million dollars.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ester Read discussing Latimer's opposition to House Bill 99. Latimer writes that although he voted against the bill it passed and is currently being considered by the senate, and suggests Read contact Senator Ratliff about it.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ewing S. Nelson, Jr. discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 79.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank E. Royal discussing House Bill 487, a bill that would prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in grocery stores. He also talks about a bill he introduced that would stop the sale of beer on Sunday after 10 pm.

Letter from Truett Latimer to G. B. Wadzeck discussing Latimer's support for a bill to raise teachers' pay. Latimer also writes that he hopes he will be able to pass his School Building Authority Act during the current session.

Letter from Truett Latimer to G. G. Stinchcomb discussing his support for a bill banning the sale of beer in grocery stores.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Grant Jones; He encloses a copy of the Governor's bill concerning the re-organization of the insurance industry. He talks about the workmen's compensation bill and briefly about the flexible rating law.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Patterson affirming his support for a certain bill.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Roberts thanking Roberts for providing him with information concerning an unspecified request Latimer intends to present.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr. discussing an unnamed Insurance Reorganization Bill, which Perry opposes but Latimer supports. Latimer writes that after hearing arguments on both sides, he and most of the legislature have decided to support the bill. He also mentions that the senate has passed Senate Bill 125, which is the same as House Bill 207, and which the Insurance Committee will soon pass and will hopefully come up for a vote on the House floor.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. discussing appropriations for Texas state parks. Latimer writes that the Departmental Appropriation Sub-committee, of which he is a member, will likely approve an additional appropriation of $400,000 for the State Parks Board.