A letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Mac Lester, President, Hendrick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary dated April 27, 1959. Lester expresses her appreciation for the contribution to the fund to furnish the nurse's residence.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 28, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board, which has been called by Mr. Anderson, regarding final approval for dormitory building plans. Dinner will be served.

A program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell. The program is "Showplace of the Nation" for the week beginning Thursday, April 24, 1958. Four shows are listed: Music Hall Grand Organ; Music Hall Symphony Orchestra; "Espana"; "Marjorie Morningstar" starring Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood. The back page of the program includes advertising: Announing . . . No Time For Sergeants. Andy Griffith "Starring in the stage roll that rocketed him to fame!" Magazine slick. Handwritten inside the program is correspondence to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Sarah Anna. Crane reminisces regarding her father liking "this sort of show". Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the update agreeing with Carswell regarding having fond memories of Hardin-Simmons and requests that if he sees Grace or Grady Andrews to please remember her to them.

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."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joe L. Mays, District Judge, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 17, 1958. Mays acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Carswell containing enclosures concerning Subject, expresses his appreciation for the assistance from Carswell and notes his agreement with Carswell that his file is now closed.

A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1958. Carswell congratulates Blakley on his decision to enter public service and gives to him his encouragement and a check for a campaign contribution.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, Austin, Texas (by Ray W. Williams, Supervisor, Southwest Area), dated April 16, 1958. Williams advises Carswell of the delay in his writing concerning the opening of a new Abilene District Office due to the shuffling of personnel in their Division and the recent completion of plans. He announces Mr. James Dennis as the District Parole Officer for Abilene and expresses his belief that Carswell will enjoy working with Mr. Dennis.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 9, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 17, 1957. The letter contains a notification by Collier of the cancellation of a Board meeting. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by T. N. Carswell regarding Kirk Palrick—350.00; phone OR 33741.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 13, 1957. Notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated April 11, 1957. Lloyd explains why his choice to take a trip back to Abilene rather than going abroad was the right choice. He gives his take, 40 years later, of their friendship early on noting the similarity of their lives regarding both of their wives' borderline insanity. He advises that he enclosed a cheque and requests that Carswell send flowers to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen.

A letter addressed to Editor, Abilene Reporter-News, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 24, 1956. Letter to the Editor written by Carswell in which he denounces a front page editorial that appeared in the paper as "unworthy of a paper of the past reputation and standing of the Abilene Reporter". Carswell rejects the writer's appeal to the people of Abilene to "support Lyndon Johnson, and repudiate Governor Shivers, upon the grounds that the Senior Senator from Texas has done and can do more for the Abilene pocketbook—who promises the most in the way of material benefits" expressing his disbelief that the people of Abilene will "barter the high privileges and obligations of their citizenship for a mess of potage".

A tax form titled "Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return," dated APRIL 19, 1956. For Subject OP 95040, and signed by witnesses Lonnie J. Burleson and Billy N. Davis. Form 935 IRS.

A letter written to Mr. Ben Hawkins, Internal Revenue Department, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1956. Carswell advises Hawkins of letters written to and unanswered by the Coldwell Electric Co. of Big Spring relative to W-2 Forms for Subject OP 95040. Carswell requests that Hawkins contact the firm to request that the forms be sent, again.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from H. M. Randall, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Salem, Oregon, by Robert E. Jones, Deputy Administrator, dated April 13, 1956. Referring to a note Carswell appended to the report for Subject OSP 22624, Randall explains that there is a greater chance for a pardon after a subject has been supervised for at least two years. He discusses Oregon laws regarding the voting rights of offenders, the fact that pardons are rarely issued in Oregon and closes stating that they trust that Subject will continue to merit Carswell's favorable comments.

A letter addressed to the District Director of Internal Revenue, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 7, 1956. A request is made by Carswell, as he holds power of attorney, for an extension to file the taxes for Subject OP 95040 due to his inability to procure one W-2 Form.

A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a conditional pardon to Subject No. 130,969 dated April 29, 1955 (received May 12, 1955), Texas Prison System, Huntsville, Texas. Signed by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, and Al Muldrow, Secretary of State.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated April 4, 1955. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the commendation and congratulations by Carswell pertaining to his decision in the Jencks-Matusow case.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 28, 1953. Latimer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the receipt of the copy of the letter Carswell wrote to Shivers regarding the attempt of pressure groups to obtain money from the Legislature. Latimer advises that he voted against the teacher pay raise proposal.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the steadfast stand by Shivers against Treasury Raids. He describes some "teacher friends" having exhibited little or no concern for the welfare of the whole just so their demands are met and advises that it is contrary to good government for the legislature to set the salary for local employees. Carswell conveys his "trust" that Senator Sadler and Representative Latimer are supporting the program advising copy of this letter is being sent to both men.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated April 14, 1953. Babich acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell advising that it is being placed with the file so that it will have the Governor's consideration. Babich assures Carswell that the Governor will appreciate having his comments in this case.

A letter written to California Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Parole Board, Taylor County, Texas, dated April 10, 1953. Recommendation from Carswell for a commutation of sentence for Subject.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from W. P. Wright, Chairman Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 7, 1953. Wright calls a meeting of the Board of Trustees.