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[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - July 4, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Austin 17, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated July 4, 1944. Fellbaum offers his congratulations to Carswell on his promotion to CAF-7.
Date:
July 4, 1944
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by Texasa Governor Allan Shivers issuing revocation of conditional pardon - July 31, 1951]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas revoking the conditional pardon granted to Subject No. 108,345, dated July 31, 1951. Signed by Governor Allan Shivers and Tesas Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd.
Date:
July 31, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. McGill to T. N. Carswell - July 31, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from William L. McGill, Executive Secretary, Executive Department, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 31, 1951. McGill discusses a report from the Texas Rangers advising that there is no other course for the Governor but to revoke the parole. The action is being postponed, however, until Carswell can look at the file.
Date:
July 31, 1951
Creator:
McGill, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from Adult Authority by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated July 11, 1951. Burkhart replies to Carswell regarding the two requests for pardon informing him, that under California law, both subjects are on life paroles, therefore, the Authority cannot refix their sentences to terminate their paroles. Subjects must apply through the Governor's office.
Date:
July 11, 1951
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. J. Miller, Lawyer, Brownwood, Texas, dated July 16, 1941. Miller advises Carswell that he is enclosing a copy of the letter which he is writing to Dr. Jeff Davis. He advises that the letter might be of interest since Carswell phoned yesterday afternoon. The attached letter is written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys from E. J. Miller, Judge, 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas dated July 16, 1941. Miller reports on the proceedings regarding Ellison vs. Texas Liquor Board, advises to await the action of the Court of Civil Appeals and gives a brief itinerary of his travel and work to date and for the next two weeks requesting further remittance as soon as it may be convenient.
Date:
July 16, 1941
Creator:
Miller, E. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated July 29, 1942. Davis reports on the voting results in Wichita County stating, "We licked 'em", and requests news regarding San Angelo.
Date:
July 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Davis discusses his conference with Drs. McConnell and Atwood [F. M. McConnell, Julian Atwood] confiding that they were "very anxious" to get Carswell to "take up and carry on" and offers his support if Carswell joins them. Davis handwrites a postscript advising that "we have two Jeff Davises here" and requests that Carswell be sure to include the box number on the envelope.
Date:
July 6, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1944]
A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the Texas State Headquarters, Selective Service System from H. J. Weiler, Lt. Colonel, QMC, Personnel Officer. Within-Grade Promotion dated July 1, 1944. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date:
July 1, 1944
Creator:
Weiler, H. J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - July 19, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.
Date:
July 19, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.
Date:
July 6, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace Busby to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Horace Busby, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 8, 1953. Busby acknowledges the message from Carswell in which he supports S. J. Res. 1 to prevent international treaties from superseding the Constitution. He advises Carswell that Senator Daniel is one of the co-sponsors of the Bricker Amendment.
Date:
July 8, 1953
Creator:
Busby, Horace
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 20, 1953. Johnson acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated July 16th urging Johnson to support the request for increased postal rates. Johnson advises of the decision made by Acting Senate Majority Leader Knowland for no final action this year on the request for increases in mail rates but expresses his appreciation for the views and recommendations from Carswell in the matter, that what he says "will be given every consideration" if and when the request reaches the Senate floor.
Date:
July 20, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Draft of Political Letter - "To My Friends and Votors in Precinct 12" - July, 1954
A draft of a form letter written by T. N. Carswell, dated July 1954. Carswell recounts the events of the 1952 campaign and election stressing the need to repeat in 1954 their 1952 victory, by the election of Allan Shivers. He borrows from a statement by Benjamin Harvey Hill, "Who saves his country, saves himself, saves all things, and all things saved do bless him! Who lets his country die, lets all things die, dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him!"
Date:
July 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]
A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
Date:
July 7, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark]
An insurance statement from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, to Mr. Les Clark, Abilene, Texas, dated July 2, 1962. Re: Southern County Mutual, Thomas N. Carswell. Advisement of balance due on the above policy.
Date:
July 2, 1962
Creator:
Bray, Betty
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Bray to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas, Texas, dated July 20, 1962. Traditional business apology saying they are very sorry he did not approve of the service provided, yet, coverage was provided and they must charge for this.
Date:
July 20, 1962
Creator:
Bray, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 6, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the information Johnson supplied and advises him that Mr. Dillingham had put in a call to him. He confirms that the Brown Crumer Company was awarded the job at a fee approximating 1%.
Date:
July 6, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to R. M. Wagstaff - July 7, 1941]
A letter written to R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 7, 1941. Connally refers to a letter from Wagstaff and advises that Mayor La Guardia has intimated to him that his plans of organization have not yet matured.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Moody Campaign Headquarters by James Shaw, Austin, Texas, dated July 10, 1942. Shaw acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, addressed to the Governor, advising that the letter is being answered by him due to "the Governor is out campaigning". He advises Carswell that the Governor will speak in Abilene on July 16th and requests a big crowd with radio and all the things that go into making a speech a big success.
Date:
July 10, 1942
Creator:
Shaw, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 5, 1943. Connally expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing approval and congratulations on Connally's sponsorship of the strike bill which was passed over the President's veto.
Date:
July 5, 1943
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From William D. Hassett to T. N. Carswell - July 12, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from William D. Hassett, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, dated July 12, 1944. Hassett expresses appreciation from the President for the letter from Carswell, for "this frank and thoughtful expression of your views". The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. Postmarked envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas with a forwarding address to Selective Service, Local Board No. 1, Victoria, Texas from The White House, Official Business, postmarked Washington, DC, July 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a second postmark of Abilene, Texas, July 17, 1944.
Date:
July 12, 1944
Creator:
Hassett, William D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Sellers, Attorney General of Texas, Austin, dated July 15, 1944. Sellers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 7th. Sellers advises that he had previously received copies of the enclosure and confirms that the letter is entirely false noting that such tactics are often employed by a certain type of politician.
Date:
July 15, 1944
Creator:
Sellers, Grover
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date:
July 6, 1941
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 24, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from C. M. Johnson, The Ordnance Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland dated July 24, 1942. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell in which he requests to join the service and addresses his desire to serve as "the old itch" advising him to contact Ft. Sam Houston, Texas as they may be able to use him but the age limit in his outfit is 50, even for a full Colonel.
Date:
July 24, 1942
Creator:
Johnson, C. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History