A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and assures him that nothing will be said about his application.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. O. Reed, Commander, Rufus Shelton Post No. 247, Honey Grove, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Reed advises of the help needed from Carswell for a Mrs. Pat Crowson, a widow of a Legionnaire, in trying to obtain a position with the Amy Camp.

A form letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 14, 1949. Second reminder by Richardson advising of a meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held on January 20.

A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 14, 1952. Notification by Richardson of a meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 14, 1950. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from G. S. Nalle, Captain, Q. M. C., Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated January 14, 1944. Nalle advises the Chairman, in reference to a letter by Carswell dated January 10, that a registrant having been nominated for appointment as midshipman should be required to register and be classified IV-B.

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Violet Wattenbarger, Legal Advertising Dept., The Sun Company, San Bernardino, California, dated January 14, 1952. Wattenbarger advises Carswell of the policy requiring the publishing of a Notice of Intention to Apply for Executive Clemency in California.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated January 14, 1953. The letter is a reply from White to a request made by Carswell for a Full Pardon for Subject 121,140. White dissertates on the five-year "rule" —"the well-known research criminologists in New York City, Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck, have made many surveys on discharged and paroled prisoners to see how many led a law-abiding life after discharge—they used the five-year period on all cases that they investigated." Carswell holds the opinion that the rule is not flexible in its application to each parolee.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated January 14, 1957. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell and of his interest in the Probation Law. He describes the 1956 campaigns as rough and advises of his knowledge regarding Carswell's "terrific activites" on behalf of the political principles in which he believes. He commends Carswell for his hard work in swinging Taylor County "in spite of all the obstacles".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. B. LaMaster, Perryton, Texas, dated January 14, 1948. LaMaster requests that Carswell and Judge Ely attend the Texas and Oklahoma state meeting of the Great Plains Highway Association regarding completing Highway 83 from Uvalde to Junction.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, from Coke R. Stevenson, Stevenson Ranch, Junction, Texas, dated January 14, 1948. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 2 and for his assurance of friendship and assistance. "No man can succeed politically without a host of good friends who are willing to aid the efforts he puts forth to become acquainted with the voters." Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the knowledge that "so many people are willing to lend a helping hand" and advises Carswell of his hope of seeing him while in his community, that he will be glad to have "the benefit of his suggestions and advice".

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 14, 1941. Davis advises of having secured a copy of an amendment to the Texas Liquor Control Act advising of an enclosed copy for Carswell to consider.

A letter from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young provides a letter of reference for T. N. (Tom) Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, Past Department Commander, San Angelo, Texas, dated September 1, 1941. Riedel replies to a letter from Carswell confirming that The Ford Motor Co. will furnish cars, details how to secure one, expresses his appreciation to Carswell and the members of his post for everything they did to make the year outstanding and "Will see you on the Special".