A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated December 27, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the copy of Carswell's letter written to Senator Daniel in regards to the vacated Senate seat and for his interest. He offers the season's greetings.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 26, 1956. Collier advises of an attached receipt and expresses his appreciation for the contribution and years of service rendered to Hendrick Hospital by Carswell. The receipt is dated December 24, 1956 for donation received of Mr. T. N. Carswell to Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Texas and signed by C. H. Denning, Cashier.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated December 26, 1956. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and the suggestion, therein, for the appointment of Hon. Wright Morrow to the Senate vacancy.

A letter written to a parolee in El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 26, 1956. Carswell acknowledges receipt of letter from Subject advising that the transfer has been completed and closes by offering his hope that Subject will be "better pleased" in El Paso.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from a parolee in El Paso, Texas, dated December 20, 1956. The parolee advises of having been transferred to El Paso without consent and requests advice from Carswell regarding the "present difficulty".

A letter written to Governor Price Daniel, Governor-elect, Liberty, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1956. Carswell recommends to Daniel the name of Wright Morrow of Houston to take his place in the Senate until an election is held.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. H. Francis, Jr., Chairman Texas Eisenhower Campaign Finance Committee, Houston, Texas, dated December 4, 1956. Francis expresses his appreciation for the very generous contribution by Carswell to the Eisenhower campaign.

A form letter written to Sheriff Ed Powell, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated November 21, 1956. The letter contains Instructions regarding the distribution of proclamations and orders to the subject from the Taylor County Jail and that the subject is to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell.

A letter addressed to the Librarian at the University of Texas (Austin, Texas), from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1956. Carswell makes a request for information on legislative provisions for the paid Parole or Probation systems now operating in some states.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated November 19, 1956. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the congratulatory message from Carswell and states that he was delighted by the fact that so many Texans again put the country's welfare, and that of Texas, above all other considerations.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder, Co-Chairmen, Taylor County Eisenhower Committee, dated November 15, 1956. Simmons expresses the appreciation of the committee for Carswell's enthusiasm and contribution to the Eisenhower campaign discussing the unreasonable costs of a political campaign making Carswell's material and personal services invaluable.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 12, 1956. Collier issues a reminder of a Board Meeting scheduled for November 15. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 23, 1956. Carswell advises Morrow of his decision to wait until after the general election to send out his letters citing that a letter now about a senatorial race for which an election date has not been set would not accomplish its full purpose. He supplies the company name and address where his daughter, Miss Peggy Carswell, is employeed, as requested by Morrow. He advises that he gave Morrow's interview to the Eisenhower committee with the idea of its being used as advertisement but has received no firm commitment regarding its use.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the compliments by Carswell on his ideas. Offering his viewpoint of the constitution Morrow states, "The real genius of our government, in my opinion, is the recognition of the paramount importance of the individual". He exposes the differences between "our" democracy and other nations that call themselves democracies: "This is the real difference between us and the other nations that call themselves democracies because no where else in the world is there such a reservation of power in the people themselves and such a recognition of the significance of the individual man and woman." He makes referrence to Weatherred and advises of the probability of a new governor making an appointment to the vacant Senate seat.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 15, 1956. Cover letter by Morrow advising of an enclosed statement released to the Press today noting he thought Carswell might find it of interest.

A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 15, 1956. Carswell discusses the prospective senatorial candidacy of Morrow and provides for him a list of friends and aquaintances. He advises Morrow to write to each a personal letter telling them of his prospective senatorial candidacy. Carswell promises, "I shall do all I possibly can to accomplish your election to the U. S. Senate in the firm belief in so doing I shall have served well my state and nation."

A form letter from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated September 28, 1956. Shivers announces that he will support President Eisenhower, again, and do all he can toward his re-election advising that he enclosed a copy of his statement that was issued. He discourses on the privilege of voting and the reasons for his vote for Eisenhower over Stevenson. Enclosure includes a statement by the Governor, dated September 18, 1956. Announcement and explanation regarding his vote and support for President Eisenhower for re-election: "A brainwashing campaign is being waged against Texas voters, to convince them that the party is the most important issue -- not the candidate. This campaign is being conducted by persons who hold positions of party power and who want to strengthen and perpetuate themselves in those positions. Political parties are important, but they are a means to an end -- not the end itself."

A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1956. Carswell advises Morrow of his having talked to several people about his possible candidacy for the U. S. Senate to succeed Senator Daniel. He advises Morrow that most of those people he spoke with have worked as a unit, generally supporting Price Daniel for Governor, but advises that Mr. Daniel's hold on the party is now a tenuous one.

A letter addressed to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1956. An explanation by Carswell of his parking violation while in Dallas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intentions. He requests advice on the situation from Carswell and from others that are interested from his part of the state.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Martin Dies, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated September 3, 1956. Dies replies to Carswell's request that Dies continue serving as a Representative by advising him that after serving 18 years in Congress he feels justified in asking for this promotion and sincerely hopes that Carswell can see his way clear to support him.

A letter written to Congressman Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 1, 1956. Carswell discourages Dies in his intention to run for the Senate seat to be vacated by Senator Daniel advising him that Texas needs both DIES and MORROW, him in the House where he is, and Morrow in the Senate.

A letter written to Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from Neville G. Penrose, Fort Worth 2, Texas, dated August 22, 1956. Penrose advises that he read the morning paper's announcment of Die's intention to run for the United States Senate when Price Daniel is elected Governor. He reminds Dies that he has just been elected to the House of Representatives for another two years and urges him to serve his term and throw all of his support to Morrow.

A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, from C. G. Whitten, Chairman, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated August 17, 1956. A reminder that the second primary election will be held on August 25, 1956 advising of location and date to obtain election kits and supplies. Whitten calls a committee meeting for the opening and canvassing of the returns and advises of their poor financial situation and its effects on the paid help for the elections.