A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 29, 1953. Notification by Ledbetter of a meeting to be held of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. W. P. Wright, the first meeting with the new President of Hardin-Simmons University. He advises of a personal invitation which Carswell will receive in due time for a dinner to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Wright honoring Dr. and Mrs. Reiff.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 29, 1953. Burleson confirms he will forward to Carswell a copy of the current Congressional Directory, returns Carswell's check and advises him that there is no charge for the book. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: Personal check from The Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas made out to Omar Burleson and signed by Carswell Agency, T. N. Carswell dated June 26, 1953.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing oil development in Colorado county. A deal to drill another well on the Garwood properties is being coordinated.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing a trip to Pecos, Texas to see Dr. Slaughter.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an acre of guar bean crop.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the Hudson Petroleum Company and the handling of gallons of gasoline. Costs and profits are mentioned.

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner discussing Lurie's concerns as to whether he can lead the Imperial Sugar Company to the same level of effectiveness as Herbert who recently passed away. Lurie is looking forward to meeting with other company members to discuss how to move forward effectively.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Charles H. Osmond's oil and gas lease. Well drilling for the Blakely project is mentioned.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing pictures from West Texas showing a pasture on a property owned by Balmorhea Livestock Company. the Pecos River, and Barstow Farm Creek.

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner discussing the pricing, quotas, and ton quantities of raw sugar. Many details are specified about the sugar market and contingencies for adapting to payment.

Letter from Harris Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the bagging of cotton and the adjustment of cotton price.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. B. Fowler discussing Kempner's potential travel to Dr. Slaughter's office.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing a complaint that was filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas that will be looked over.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing Lurie's visit and its adjustment within scheduling. Lurie's timing of arrival might be changed.

Letter from Joe G. Fender to I. H. Kempner discussing communication with the Attorney General and Judge Bettes about a court case pertaining to sugar rates.

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing two sets of the proposed draft of Minutes for the Directors' Meeting of October 27 together with the draft of the proceedings of the Executive Committee Meeting on the same date. A corrected copy for insertion in the official Minutes Book is requested.

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner discussing the sale of lots 110 through 112 and their price. Lots 113 and 114 are mentioned.

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to H. M. Baldrige discussing decision given by attorneys.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing a letter from Travis E. Williams and their no longer interest and to not consult with Mr. Frost.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre discussing the potential input Kempner could provide about schedules for The Imperial Crown newsletter.

Letter from Thomas L. James to Robert Lee Kempner discussing an enclosed check to pay rental for one year on oil and gas leases.

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner discussing the sale of lot 7 and its price.

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to A. H. Blackshear discussing the potential lack of needing to send Mr. Schriever to Galveston based on level of experience.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre discussing dividend decisions involving the Fort Bend Utilities Company.