Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's request for a raise for members of the legislature, including himself. Price writes that the raise he is proposing is quite substantial and that his current salary is already double what most of his constituents earn. She also mentions that he voted against bills that would have benefited state employees and that many people regret voting for him. She asks him to respond and answer how he will vote on salary increases for state employees, a 40-hour work week for hospital and Special Schools employees, and increases in travel expenses per diem and per miles, as well as information about the Abilene State Hospital budget.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Blanche [Mrs. Earl] Darden], Abilene, Texas, dated March 16. Blanche explains that she has been in the hospital unexpectedly and that Dr. Seth Cox will operate on her jaw meaning she will be off work four or five weeks. She apologizes and offers options of payment on her contract with Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 16, 1958. Collier issues a reminder for the Board Meeting and advises of the need for a two-thirds majority to be present for the loan approval. Dinner will be served.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from the Board of Pardons & Paroles, Austin, Texas, dated 1955 MAR 16 425PM. The Board grants permission for Subject 40-7940 to go to California.

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.

A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated September 16, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA 57-1851.

A letter written to Howard A. Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator-Paroles), Sacramento 14, California dated December 16, 1953. Stone advises Christian to refer to the correspondence of September 1, 1953 for the reasons Subject No. 17095 must continue reporting.

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Mackie, dated January 16, 1951. Mackie expresses her appreciation for the cheese Carswell sent to them for Christmas noting that all her children were there for Christmas.

A letter written to Mr. John Wright, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, City, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 16, 1957. Carswell requests that Wright's Committee sponsor a gathering for Mr. Walter Hammond of Tye, Texas, a "returning home" recognition and appreciation of his many years of service to farmers of Texas and the nation.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 16, 1952. Johnson advises Carswell that General Key is on the opposite side of the political fence from Senator Kerr thus making him of no use. He discusses how a business matter grew out of a professional jealousy advising that his firm went through depression and war periods successfully and that competitors have the right to take action against a tough competitor. He offers help for Carswell's daughter and states, "I have high ranking friends if I can be of assistance to your daughter in Europe or here." Handwritten postscript is an advisement regarding "Jap bonds coming to life" and a settlement insuring good profits being not far off.

A letter written to Mr. Landrum, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1954. Carswell gives his opinion of what Landrum wrote in his column advising that the solution to the increase in crime is not in an enlarged police force but that they must find out the cause of the increase in crime, that until the cause is known their "attempts at a solution are at most but well intentioned 'shots in the dark'".

Letter from Carl L. Dean to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 to protect the Optometry profession as well as the public visual welfare of Texas.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Josephine Tidwell discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3 and support for House Bill #216.

Letter from Stanley R. Block to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 at the Public Hearing of the Public Health Committee so that professional standards of Optometry are raised.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith discussing the opening of the the legislature and the difficulties of the 53rd Legislative Session.

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. H. Shaw discussing what to do with funds from the gasoline tax and thanking him for the additional information received in an issue of Highway Highlights.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Glenn Turner discussing consideration for bills proposed by Judge Isaacks and Ben Atwell.

Letter from Ralph W. Yarborough to Truett Latimer as words of congratulations and cooperation for future interactions.

Letter from C. M. Neel to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5.

Letter from Ike N. Day to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3 and support for House Bill #216. He mentions the shortage of teachers and states that higher pay will be necessary to induce more people to train to be come teachers.

Letter from E. R. Foster to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3 and support for House Bill #216.

Letter from Mrs. Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer requesting to know if Latimer will support a bill proposed by Senator Doyle Willis on a raising the ceiling on welfare spending.

Photocopy of a letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer discussing amendments to Senate Bill 184 and requesting that Latimer support and vote for a free conference committee report.

Letter from Bert Chapman to Truett Latimer discussing the Automobile Safety Inspection Bill, the Horse Race Bill, and Senate Bill 125, which amends the Certificate of Title Act, redefining the term "first sale."