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[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826]

Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard discussing the files that were supposedly attached to the letter, as well as the fact that Mr. I. C. Goolrick "wishes to obtain the situation of Purser in the navy."
Date: April 21, 1826
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, March 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, March 21, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson discussing concerns regarding to Texas Senate Bill #121 and Texas House Bill #261.
Date: March 21, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to the Women's Missionary Union, March 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to the Women's Missionary Union, March 21, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to the Women's Missionary Union discussing House Bill 298. Latimer writes that he is the author of the bill and will do everything he can to pass it.
Date: March 21, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ellie Stitts, February 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ellie Stitts, February 21, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ellie Stitts discussing Stitt's license, which is enclosed with the letter.
Date: February 21, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Rema Price, March 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Rema Price, March 21, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Rema Price discussing House Bill 508 and 800. Mr. Latimer says he has not studied House Bill 508 and asks Mrs. Price for information on it. He encloses [not included here] a copy of House Bill 800, a bill he introduced that would change the work hours of state hospital employees.
Date: March 21, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - September 21, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - September 21, 1950]

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated September 21, 1950. Carswell advises of a bill for reimbursement explaining that it was state business which created the expense. He then explains the importance for parolees to be employed in order to be successfully rehabilitated but that, in this case, a representative of a minor state regulatory body has threatened both employer and employee.
Date: September 21, 1950
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee and T. N. Carswell to Warden, State Prison at Folsom - February 21, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from parolee and T. N. Carswell to Warden, State Prison at Folsom - February 21, 1951]

A letter addressed to the Warden, State Prison at Folsom, Folsom, California from parolee, with approval of T. N. Carswell, Parole Officer, dated February 21, 1951. Subject A 9803 makes a second request to the Warden to send his U. S. Postal notes.
Date: February 21, 1951
Creator: Carswell, Thomas Norwood
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State, Austin, Texas 9by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), dated May 21, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell regarding correspondence from the California Authorities and requests that Carswell contact Subject 17095 and place him under supervision.
Date: May 21, 1951
Creator: Kirk, Pauline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.
Date: January 21, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Military Service Publishing Company - March 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Military Service Publishing Company - March 21, 1941]

A letter addressed to The Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated March 21, 1941. Request by Carswell that shipment be made promptly his order for the "State Defense Force Manuals".
Date: March 21, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]

A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date: February 21, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 29, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, dated September 29, 1941. Phillips announces that his hat is in the ring to succeed Andy Dillworth as Dept. Commander noting that Carswell's council and advice and able assistance would be appreciated by him in this campaign.
Date: September 21, 1941
Creator: Maisel, Charlie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - June 21, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - June 21, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from A. S. E. Carr, Secretary to Senator Tom Connally, dated June 21, 1946. Carr acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell after Senator Connally had left to attend the Council of Foreign Ministers with Secretary of State Byrnes. Carr advises Carswell that the President extended an interview to Dr. L. D. Newton and other members of the Southern Baptist Convention and advised them that the appointment of Mr. Myron Taylor is a temporary one, his services only needed until the peace treaty is signed with Italy.
Date: June 21, 1946
Creator: Carr, A. S. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]

A letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Smith advises Carswell that he and several of the men will attend the Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and wanted to avoid being absent for inspection if it was planned for the same evening. He expresses his appreciation for the courtesy shown to them by Carswell and the other officers and by the Chamber of Commerce.
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Smith, Fred C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1951]

A letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Sandefer issues an invitation to attend the annual sunrise service Easter morning including breakfast at the Wooten Hotel. He notes that each year they discuss discontinuing the annual get-together, yet, continue.
Date: March 21, 1951
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 21, 1942. Sandefer announces the annual meeting of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees which will include the election of officers for the ensuing year.
Date: January 21, 1942
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Hunter to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Hunter to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Hunter, President, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 21, 1945. Hunter announces the first meeting of the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.
Date: May 21, 1945
Creator: Hunter, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - October 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - October 21, 1957]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), dated October 21, 1957. Blackburn advises of the Board having closed a subject's files on March 31, 1952. She requests any further information that Carswell might have on this Subject.
Date: October 21, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 21, 1953]

A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 21, 1953. Carswell advises White regarding a letter from Warden Swenson of the Minnesota State Prison advising that the letter is an unsolicited evaluation of the record of Subject 108,345 while in prison and is the result of considerable study of Subject's personality.
Date: December 21, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1954]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated January 21, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] expresses his appreciation for the efforts by Carswell to get his parole reinstated.
Date: January 21, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 21, 1944]

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated March 21, 1944. Carswell advises headquarters of his schedule change citing the time required for the new and longer Inspection Report and due to sorrow for and services for a young officer.
Date: March 21, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 21, 1944]

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated March 21, 1944. Carswell advises headquarters of his schedule change citing the time required for the new and longer Inspection Report and due to sorrow for and services for a young officer.
Date: March 21, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Sibley to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1944 and correspondence from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from R. P. Sibley to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1944 and correspondence from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. P. Sibley, Assistant Dean, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, dated July 21, 1944. Sibley acknowledges the receipt of Carswell's letters and agrees that probation was hardly the appropriate action but advises that Peggy must pass her registration in Latin to graduate at the end of the term. Handwritten at the bottom of the page and continued on the reverse side is correspondence to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Mother [Byrdie Carswell] requesting that Carswell return these copies as she intended for Don Sibley to clear the Cornell record of that first term as he said "as if it had never been". She discusses Peggy's health, faults the advisor for having allowed Peggy's overload of hours and deems the term as worthless.
Date: July 21, 1944
Creator: Sibley, R. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Blakley, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History