A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.

A letter written to "Uncle Cy" [Dr. Cyrus N. Ray], Abilene, Texas from Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma, dated July 19, 1965. Muller suggests to Ray that he should be living in a place where people can care for his needs and where he will have company.

Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing land Sayles has not placed a deposit on.

Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris rejecting his lease application for lands in El Paso County, as other applications are on file to purchase the land.

Letter to Sam Sparks delivering letters and receipts regarding cash payment for land. Also delivered is $2.00 for Perry Sayles' first payment.

Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing his protection as the owner of an oil and gas lease if the original vendee re-conveys a property with cancellation of a vendor's lien. Sayles also mentions that the sub-purchaser's interest in the land is not protected. Sayles states that the Lyle heirs could institute a suit to foreclose the vendor's lien. He gives multiple cases as a supplement for his explanation.

Letter to John J. Terrell discussing applications Perry Sayles made for land and subsequent rejections, one for overbidding and the second for applying for land already sold. The writer asks which is correct grounds for rejection.

Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius rejecting his application for land in El Paso County. The first payment should be returned as the land was already sold to Perry Sayles.

Letter to John J. Terrell discussing two applications made by Perry Sayles for a tract of land and the reasons why they were rejected. The writer asks which of the two rejections has the correct reasoning.

Letter to Sam Sparks delivering letters and receipts regarding cash payment for land. Also delivered is $2.00 for Perry Sayles' first payment.

Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris rejecting the lease application for lands in El Paso County.

Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing a payment award for him on land in El Paso County, with which there was no deposit made.

Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius rejecting the application to buy land in El Paso County. The treasurer has advised to return first payment.

Letter from Johnnie B. Rogers to Truett Latimer discussing a pamphlet he enclosed to Latimer about the "Texas annexation problem".

Letter from Dawn Seymour to Harl Pinkard discussing the placing of historical markers. Included with the letter is a piece of a small letter that was sent to Rigdon Edwards.

Transcript of letter from from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his recent life at an Army camp in Moscow, Tennessee. He briefly mentions his expectation to get paid and to be home soon, less than 6 months, because of the good news being received of the war.

Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his recent life at an Army camp in Moscow, Tennessee. He briefly mentions his expectation to get paid and to be home soon, less than 6 months, because of the good news being received of the war.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred C. Old, Jr. thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Old both agree on broad-based sales taxes being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Dickenson thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Dickenson both agree on the broad-based sales tax being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.

Letter from Laura McCormick to Fort Worth Beauty School asking for information concerning the school and its facilities.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Eplen as words of gratitude for a copy of the letter that the latter wrote to Governor Daniel in response to the tax situation.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1955. Carswell discourses on the need to send a Shiver delegation to the National Convention to defeat, again, the element in the Texas Democratic party that fought Shivers in '52 and '54.

A letter addressed to Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1962. RE: Your Les Clark Statement July 2, 1962. Carswell writes that he trusts they will see their error, and act accordingly. CC to Mr. Les Clark, Great American Reserve Insurance Co.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from William L. McGill, Executive Secretary, Executive Department, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. McGill expresses his enjoyment of their visit while Carswell was in Austin, advises that he and Shivers will be "on the lookout" for the clemency cases mentioned and expresses their appreciation for the splendid service rendered by Carswell.