[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major L. E. Newton - February 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major L. E. Newton - February 13, 1941]

A letter written to Major L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G, dated February 13, 1941. Carswell commends Newton on the work his Home Defense Unit is doing, advises that he is writing Col. Banister with reference to his unit and presumes that Newton sent a copy of the report to the Adjutant General.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - February 14, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - February 14, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, dated February 14, 1941. Banister advises Carswell of the appreciation of the entire Department for his letter commending Mr. L. E. Newton of Rotan, Texas and confirms that the Rotan unit will stand well on the list of available units.
Date: February 14, 1941
Creator: Banister, Neill H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - February 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - February 4, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated February 4, 1957. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell that reading the letter gives him a feeling of great pride in having him as a constituent. He wishes more people had the same devotion for the cause of free enterprise and local self-government and advises of his agreement with every principle expressed by Carswell.
Date: February 4, 1957
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - February 22, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - February 22, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated February 22, 1957. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the Pool bill and Senate Bill 154 and for the confidence and support Carswell has given to him during the years he has been a member of the Legislature.
Date: February 22, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to State Senator David Ratliff and State Representative Truett Latimer - February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to State Senator David Ratliff and State Representative Truett Latimer - February 19, 1957]

A letter addressed to Hon. David Ratliff, State Senator and Hon. Truett Latimer, State Representative, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 19, 1957. Carswell discusses the Pool bill suggesting an option if it does not go through, and voices his concerns on Senate Bill 154 from his perspective of having years of experience as a Voluntary Parole Officer.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
Date: February 27, 1960
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]

A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 18, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support in his first Senate campaign and requests his continued support in his new campaign. He asks for Carswell's views on the issues and on the message he should get to the people of Texas.
Date: February 18, 1961
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Mariner to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Mariner to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1946]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Mariner, Vice President, Thos. Cook & Son, 587 Fifth Avenue, New York 17, N. Y., dated February 13, 1946. Mariner expresses appreciation for the interest shown but will not arrange a representation until Carswell has an office and can qualify as a representative of steamship and air lines.
Date: February 13, 1946
Creator: Mariner, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - February 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - February 16, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York 5, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1946. Carswell informs Johnson that in addition to Income Tax service planning he plans to develop a Travel and Touring Service advising that he gave, as a reference, Johnson's name to Thos. Cook and Sons asking him to forgive his not having previously secured Johnson's permission. He advises that the City Commission seems to be rushing toward a substantial bond issue with opposition developing regarding the procedure.
Date: February 16, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas to T. N. Carswell - February 6, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas to T. N. Carswell - February 6, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Citizens National Bank Building, Abilene, Texas, from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas, dated February 6, 1946. A request that Carswell compile his resolutions concerning The Good Citizenship Leaque and mail them to Rev. L. V. Reazin, secretary for the organization.
Date: February 6, 1946
Creator: Reazin, L. V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 16, 1946]

A letter addressed to Thos. Cook & Sons, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1946. Carswell makes the request, again, to represent Thos. Cook & Sons in the area advising that he is reasonably sure of the basic opportunities for business in this section.
Date: February 16, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. G. Haynes to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from E. G. Haynes to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. G. Haynes, Secretary to Mr. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, N. Y., dated February 19, 1946. Acknowledgement to Carswell of the receipt of his letter of January 16th during Mr. Johnson's absence. An assurance is given by Haynes that the address Carswell has for Thos. Cook and Sons is correct.
Date: February 19, 1946
Creator: Haynes, Edna
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 1, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 1, 1946]

A letter addressed to Thos. Cook & Sons, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 1, 1946. Carswell requests to represent Thos. Cook & Sons and gives to them the name of Mr. R. H. Johnson as a reference.
Date: February 1, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated February 25, 1946. Johnson assures Carswell that he considers it a pleasure to give a reference if Thos. Cooke & Sons should contact him. He advises of "quite a sell-off" in securities recently describing his account as mainly uninvested but that a reaction might be overdue.
Date: February 25, 1946
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note to be paid to Earl Guitar by T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Promissory Note to be paid to Earl Guitar by T. N. Carswell]

A promissory note in the amount of $11,250, by T. N. Carswell. The note promises to pay the amount on or before two (2) years to Earl Guitar, with 4 percent interest per annum, by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1947. A handwritte note is marked Paid January 21, 1948 by Earl Guitar. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and notes.
Date: February 11, 1947
Creator: Guitar, Earl
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - February 28, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - February 28, 1948]

A letter written to Rupert [R. H. Johnson], from T. N. Carswell, dated February 28, 1948. Carswell "appreciates" Johnson's optimistic outlook but notes Russia seems bent on bringing things to a head and debates the owning of stock versus money in the bank.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated February 3, 1949. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the confidence reposed in him assuring Carswell that things will begin to happen in the Electric Power & Light and the Puget Sound "situation".
Date: February 3, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Veterans Administration to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1949 (open access)

[Receipt from Veterans Administration to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1949

A receipt for payment on loan indebtedness from The United States Government Life Insurance, to Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 15, 1949, by Carl R. Gray, Jr., Administrator, Veterans Administration. VA Form FEB 1948 9-784.
Date: February 15, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated February 3, 1950. Hill requests that Carswell hold the letter for instructions to be utilizied later and suggests he obtain Cashier's Checks. Hill identifies "his man" in Albuquerque as Elmer C. Sproul, describes Sproul's background and gives his approval of Sproul. The reverse side includes a handwritten postscript by Hill informing Carswell that he learned that the tubing which Dalton wrote about is of smaller diameter than the pipe presently used by the firm thus it would not fit the units they are making.
Date: February 3, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated February 25, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that he is on to El Paso to learn whether a coffee roaster there might 'custom' roast coffee for the distributor who is to operate in that territory.
Date: February 25, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lynn Landrum - February 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lynn Landrum - February 16, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. Landrum, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1954. Carswell gives his opinion of what Landrum wrote in his column advising that the solution to the increase in crime is not in an enlarged police force but that they must find out the cause of the increase in crime, that until the cause is known their "attempts at a solution are at most but well intentioned 'shots in the dark'".
Date: February 16, 1954
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 23, 1954. Landrum conceeds that it is true there are underlying causes for criminality in Dallas suggesting one cause is "our modern church has lost its appeal" but defends his column citing that Dallas is understaffed in its police and sheriff forces.
Date: February 23, 1954
Creator: Landrum, Lynn W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History