A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 26, 1972. Mahon acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding food stamps for striking workers. Mahon defends his stance on the issue, advises that he attached the speech he made regarding the food stamp amendment, and states, "I hardly had any alternative but to support the bill as drafted" for strategy and parliamentary reasons. He advises that he caved on the food stamps for strikers to save West Texas agriculture and to maintain his strength as Chairman of the Committee. He states that he hesitated writing such a long letter but felt that Carswell would want to understand some of the complexities involved in his work.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 26, 1968. Burleson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's note on the copy of the address by David Braden. He advises that he had seen it and that it is something with which he is in fullest agreement.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated May 26, 1965. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by President Haynes. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to Dr. Wayne from T. N. Carswell, dated May 26, 1965. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the courtesy extended to him and Mrs. Carswell by Ramsey and his associates. The reverse side includes the start of unfinished correspondence to Dr. Wayne from T. N. Carswell dated May 26, 1965.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated June 26, 1963. Collier expresses his appreciation for the letter written to Mrs. Hanks [Mrs. Bernard Hanks] by Carswell regarding the memorial to her father.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated February 26, 1963. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Haynes. Dinner will be served. He advises of the need of a resolution to dispose of property.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1962. Reply from Hethcoat to Carswell's letter of July 23, 1962 regarding trip plans for Mrs. Carswell. She advises of ways to make Mrs. Carswell's trip more comfortable. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.

A letter written to Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Wilson, The Abilene Woman's Club, Abilene, Texas, dated March 26, 1962. Advisement regarding delinquent dues. A handwritten note by Carswell advises that he mailed Byrdie Carswell's resignation at Mrs. Wilson's suggestion.

An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 26, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Justin A. Kever, District Attorney, San Angelo, Texas, dated May 26, 1961. Kever acknowledges the receipt of the "note" from Carswell advising of his retirement as chairman of the Parole Board in Taylor County.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick Russell, GA., Chairman, United States Senate, dated August 26, 1959. Russell acknowledges his receipt of and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter regarding the Landrum-Griffin Labor Reform bill and H. R. 3. and advises that he supports both measures in the Senate.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman E. Talmadge, United State Senate, dated August 26, 1959. Talmadge acknowledges his receipt of and expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell noting he is glad to have benefit of "the thinking of my friends in other states on matters of mutual concern". Talmadge advises that when the Kennedy-Ervin labor bill went before the Senate that he voted for the McClellan Bill of Rights and an amendment regarding outlawing secondary boycotts which was defeated. He advises of his agreement with Carswell that the House bill was stronger than the Senate "measure".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letters from Carswell regarding the tax situation and advises that a sales tax or income tax is not probable because a majority of the House ran on the campaign pledge opposing such taxation. He advises that he is in favor of a bill that would transfer funds between programs, of raising the beer tax and that the Texas Tax Study Commission has been authorized to continue for another two years.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding taxes, acknowledges the difficulty of the entire financial program and advises that Representative Atwell is considering introducing a resolution to provide a joint committee such as Carswell suggests.

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, dated September 26, 1958. Carswell gives to the Board his recommendation for Subject to file an application for a full pardon and restoration.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, by John W. Walton, Supervisor, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, dated March 26, 1958. Walton apologizes to Carswell for the error in their letter regarding the reporting intervals required of Subject No. Calif. 17095. In addition to reporting in person every six months he requests that Subject make a written report each month.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated February 26, 1958. Whitehead advises that she was afraid her telephone calls had bothered Carswell and assures him that she is not critical of him but was trying to understand their tax returns noting the "good deal of money" it might involve for which she should start making arrangements.

A booklet containing a supplemental abstract to Lot No. 3, Block No. 19, Arthur Sears Park, An Addition to the City of Abilene, In Taylor County, Texas. Made for Odis Hailey - Prepared By Taylor County Abstract Company, Abilene, Texas.

A letter written to Truett Latimer, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Latimer for sending pamphlets regarding a probation system for Texas and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and advises that segregation should be the responsibility of the local school districts.

A letter written to Senator Ratliff, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Ratliff for providing the Probation literature as requested and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws, the issue of more local and less state and national government and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and touches on the segregation question for Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 26, 1956. Collier advises of an attached receipt and expresses his appreciation for the contribution and years of service rendered to Hendrick Hospital by Carswell. The receipt is dated December 24, 1956 for donation received of Mr. T. N. Carswell to Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Texas and signed by C. H. Denning, Cashier.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated December 26, 1956. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and the suggestion, therein, for the appointment of Hon. Wright Morrow to the Senate vacancy.

A letter written to a parolee in El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 26, 1956. Carswell acknowledges receipt of letter from Subject advising that the transfer has been completed and closes by offering his hope that Subject will be "better pleased" in El Paso.