A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerk, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Captain, Q.M.C., Policy Supervisor, Austin, Texas dated December 11, 1942. Fellbaum references a letter from Carswell dated December 8 and addressed to Colonel John R. Banister. He outlines an itinerary for Carswell for the dates of December 16, 1942 through the 28th of December. He instructs Carswell to accompany Mr. Jewel R. Stephens into the counties of District 18-A.

A letter addressed to the State Director, Field Division, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, C. A. S. dated December 17, 1943. Carswell advises of and explains regarding testimony given by a registrant and a statement by a person "in a position to know" regarding some practices by individuals covered in the testimony. Carswell advises that "it is also revealed that the appeal agent is under the influence of liquor much of the time", that he made inquiry and is convinced that the official connection of the appeal agent tends to discredit the board and is a source of embarrassment to the board.

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Board of Appeals No. 2, San Antonio, Texas, from Fred Upchurch, Major, J. A. G. D., Division of Appeals, Aliens and Delinquents, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated December 22, 1943. Upchurch advises the Chairman of the classification of a registrant by the Board as a 1-A but after having reviewed the file recommends reclassification as a III-D.

A letter addressed to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Acting Chief, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated December 14, 1954. The letter regards a report on Subject OP 95040 as submitted by the Taylor County Parole Board.

A letter written to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Texasa Board of Pardons and Paroles, dated December 12, 1955. Landes responds to a request from Klopfenstein for a recommendation for the final release of Subject 95040. She advises that T. N. Carswell reported on the subject's conduct as very unsatisfactory, that a Texas Ranger is looking for and has not been able to locate the subject, and that Carswell is to keep them posted on any further developments.

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole & Probation Compact Admin., Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio, dated December 19, 1955. Klopfenstein advises that in view of the information furnished to them in the letter from Ross that Subject 95040 has been recommended for parole violation. He advises that they may close their file but requests advisement if knowledge is secured of the "whereabouts" of the parolee.

A letter written 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 December 5, 1951. Kirk acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated December 1 concerning Subject and advises that a copy of the letter and enclosures were sent to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, who is Chairman of the California Adult Authority.

A letter addressed to John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 1, 1951. Carswell advises regarding correspondence received from the Governor's office in California that indicates forms were missing in the application referenced. He further advises that the forms would have been misplaced either in Shepperd's office or in California.

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 10, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report for Subject No. 17095 and requests to be advised if Subject is eligible for a release from reporting. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for the receipt of the monthly report on Subject and for his assistance in this work.

A letter addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated December 11, 1953. Copy to Mrs. Breeding [Hattie Breeding], Dallas. Carswell requests the reinstatement of the parole status of Subject 108,345 to the date established prior to its revocation. Carswell explains his recommendation while detailing the parole history and the apparant "about-face" of Subject.

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.

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 15, 1953. Carswell discusses his opinon of the "five year rule"and "circumstances of some particular need" from White's letter of December 2, 1953 as it applies to a request for a full pardon and restoration.

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 19, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the time White took to explain the reason for the decision made regarding the case of Subject 108,345.

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 form letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Howard Carney, Administrator Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 23, 1953. The letter advises of enclosed copies of two letters from California regarding Subject No. 17095.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated December 23, 1953. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the application for Full Pardon by Subject 121,140. Blackburn advises Carswell that Mr. White is out of the office but that the letter will be held for his prompt attention upon his return.

A form letter addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS from Reagan Jones, Captain, Infantry, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated December 27, 1944. Jones reports on Changes in Occupational Deferments of Federal Government Employees.

A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.

A Selective Service System Application for Leave. The address is given as Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas, and dated December 3, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form; CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SICK LEAVE.

A Selective Service System application for leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated December 3, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certicificate Required for Sick Leave.

A letter addressed to the Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from John J. O'Reilly, Colonel, Medical Corps State Medical Officer, dated December 15, 1944. O'Reilly provides instructions for transmitting DSS Forms 221.

A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated December 28, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form titled "Certificate Required for Sick Leave."

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the request from Colonel John J. O'Reilly that Carswell contact Taylor County Local Board No. 2 regarding the mailing of DSS Forms 221 and 205. Fellbaum advises of an enclosed copy of the O'Reilly letter and requests that Carswell clarify this matter with them while in Abilene. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark.

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the enclosed, amended Itinerary. He requests that Carswell assist in training a new clerk and advises of additional requirements when working with these boards. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: (Amended) ITINERARY for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work dated 1944-45, 12-5 to 1-13. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.