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[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated May 22, 1941. Knickerbocker finalizes the inspection dates. Carswell handwrites notation that he wrote to Knickerbocker on May 13, 1941 to inquire if transportation is to be provided to McCamey.
Date:
April 22, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941]
A letter written to Major Major R.H. Hansford, 15th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard dated April 29, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the compliment to him by Hanford requesting that Carswell ask for the appointment for the inspection of his units.
Date:
April 29, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major C. A. Dawson to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander 10th Bn., Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from C. A. Dawson, Major 17th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Throckmorton, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Dawson expresses his appreciation for the address given by Carswell deeming it a great help in the organization of the unit at Throckmorton. He requests guidance regarding purchasing uniforms and advises regarding some funding that has been promised for their unit.
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Dawson, C.A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major Thomas Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, from Major R. H. Hansford, Commanding 15th Battalion, The Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Hansford asks Carswell to request the appointment as inspector of the 15th Battalion which Hansford commands. The reverse side includes date received stamp of LOCAL BOARD NO. 1, FEDERAL BLDG., P. O. BOX 1721, APR 29 1941, ABILENE, TAYLOR CO., TEXAS.
Date:
April 28, 1941
Creator:
Hansford, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major C.A. Dawson - April 22, 1941]
A letter written to Major C.A. Dawson, 17th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Throckmorton, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated April 22, 1941. Carswell replies to a letter from Dawson and advises of the local Guard's intention to use the full uniform for officers. He provides examples of how the items that are needed to complete a uniform can be purchased frugally.
Date:
April 22, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lee Haymes addressed to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A postcard addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Munday, Texas, April 21, 1941. The reverse side includes correspondence to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Lee Haymes, Munday, Texas dated April 21, 1941. Haymes advises of a date change to Thursday night, April 24 for Carswell to give a speech .
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Haymes, Lee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1932, 1934, 1935 through 1941.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1942 through 1949.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt from the State of Texas, County of Taylor - 1950]
A tax receipt from the State of Texas (Taylor County), for 1950, dated April 14, 1951. Ramey, Ernie, Lt 1 Blk 8 Sears Prk-Abl. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector. Paid by Mrs. Ruby D. Landrum.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Z. Landrum to Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Texas - April 11, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from R. Z. Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 11, 1951. Expresses appreciation for sending a new statement and returning check.
Date:
April 11, 1951
Creator:
Landrum, R. Z.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 16, 1952. Johnson advises Carswell that General Key is on the opposite side of the political fence from Senator Kerr thus making him of no use. He discusses how a business matter grew out of a professional jealousy advising that his firm went through depression and war periods successfully and that competitors have the right to take action against a tough competitor. He offers help for Carswell's daughter and states, "I have high ranking friends if I can be of assistance to your daughter in Europe or here." Handwritten postscript is an advisement regarding "Jap bonds coming to life" and a settlement insuring good profits being not far off.
Date:
April 16, 1952
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 23, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 23, 1952. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and suggests that Dr. White may remember Senator Kerr, noting that he already has a letter from Carl Rister to the Senator, but that having a letter from Dr. White, also, would make the matter even better.
Date:
April 23, 1952
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 2, 1952. Johnson advises of his inability to find any information on Drilling & Exploration, Inc. stock noting there may be another name for the same company. He suggests a few options on buying French francs offering any help he can give and inquires if Carswell knows anyone with a good entre to Senator Kerr of Oklahoma as he is anxious to meet him. Johnson handwrites in a postscript that he has just heard that a new issue of this stock (Drilling & Exploration, Inc.) is coming out in the amount of 400,000 shares but does not know the price.
Date:
April 2, 1952
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[MINUTES from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce]
A set of minutes for the meeting of the Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, dated April 28, 1950. The present status of the highway construction program in Abilene was explained by Manager John Womble and District Highway Engineer S. J. Treadaway. The committee passed a resolution regarding to speed the completion of U. S. Highway 80 from Abilene to Baird.
Date:
April 28, 1950
Creator:
Winters, Jesse F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Benson to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, from Joe Benson, President Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated April 26, 1950. Benson requests that Carswell serve as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee, with Jesse F. Winters acting as chairman.
Date:
April 26, 1950
Creator:
Benson, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard: UNDERCUT OF A 12FT WASHINGTON DOUGLAS FIR TREE ; Letter from R. D. Hill addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1950]
A pPicture postcard titled: "Undercut of a 12 Ft. Washington Douglas Fir Tree." Photo by Sorrenson Photo. The reverse side includes correspondence from Hill addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas postmarked LONGVIEW WASH. APR 4 1950. "Will write you when I get back to Albuquerque - Regards to all."
Date:
April 15, 1950
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]
A letter written to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Nolan, United States Lines Company, dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Nolan, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]
A letter addressed to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Duncan Gillis, District Passenger Manager, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Gillis, Duncan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Gillis to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from D. Gillis, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. The letter discusses an extension of sub-agency appointment to April 15, 1950.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Gillis, Duncan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Owen J. Lenihan to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Owen J. Lenihan, Cunard White Star Limited, and Donaldson Atlantic Line Limited, St. Louis 1, Mo., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Lenihan, Owen J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 5, 1947. Johnson discusses the market assuring Carswell he has changes in mind to bring profits and advises that the present is an opportunity stage for holding and purchasing stocks.
Date:
April 5, 1947
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 5, 1947. Johnson discusses the market assuring Carswell he has changes in mind to bring profits and advises that the present is an opportunity stage for holding and purchasing stocks.
Date:
April 5, 1947
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from 2nd Lieutenant Lee Haymes addressed to Major T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1941]
A postcard addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Munday, Texas, April 20, 1941. The reverse side includes correspondence to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Lee Haymes, 2nd Lt., Munday, Texas, dated April 20, 1941. Haynes issues a request from himself and Captain Walter Rice for Carswell to speak in Munday along the same line as he did at Throckmorton.
Date:
April 20, 1941
Creator:
Haymes, Lee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Tom Webb addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1963]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Webb, Chairman, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated April 11, 1963. Letter of resignation from the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, and an advisement of a meeting called to elect his replacement.
Date:
April 11, 1963
Creator:
Webb, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History