Topographic quadrangle map of Big Spring, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. A location diagram is included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000

Survey map of parts of Jones, Taylor, Fisher, and Nolan Counties, showing rivers, towns, boundaries, creeks, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. A legend indicating drilling wells, gas wells, abandoned wells, and dry holes is included in the lower-left corner of the second sheet. Handwritten notes have been made on the map in red pencil to outline specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:66,667] (2000 varas to the inch).

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Sibley, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 25, 1941. Sibley requests that Carswell come to Sweetwater for the purpose of organizing their "Dry's".

A letter written to Reverend M. H. Applewhite, First Presbyterian Church, Sweetwater, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 20, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Applewhite for his telephone call confirming that he will be at the conference in Sweetwater in the First Baptist Church and offers to speak on Sunday morning.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Agent, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 24, 1941. Schneck explains the property restrictions involved in sponsoring a carnival in Abilene suggesting to Carswell that the owners would probably do more for a show under Legion auspices.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Ora Parker, Roscoe, Texas, dated March 19, 1942. Parker requests a suggestion from Carswell or help in locating employment, some kind of war work. A notation by Carswell at the top of page dated April 18, 1942 advises that he suggested the USO at Sweetwater.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin, Sweetwater, Texas, dated February 13, 1944. McLaughlin requests Carswell's advice regarding her son John, who will turn 18 in April, is a Freshman at Hardin-Simmons University and will be joining the service. She describes John regarding his education, intelligence and physical attributes expressing her hope that Carswell can advise him since his father had died when he was nine. She advises that John would like to train for Chaplin service but is hesitant to request advice from strangers fearing it "might be interpreted as finding a way to shun Army service". She also advises Carswell of her other sons noting that Charles is in his last period of training for Combat Bomber service at Biggs Field in El Paso. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes a postscript advising of their hope that John can finish his freshman year before entering the service and requests any assistance from Carswell to make this possible.

Letter from an unknown author to R. C. Crane discussing the author's promise to vote for William John Bryan of Abilene int he senatorial race and discussing political conflict surrounding Senator Bailey.

Newspaper clipping with an article describing a meeting to take place of the West Texas Historical association at the Wooten Hotel. The meeting is said to feature senator W. J. Bryan as a speaker. Partial articles ar visible int he clipping and a cartoon of a train is printed on the reverse side.

Document stating that Henry Sayles was the the legal owner and holder of particular vendor's lien notes upon the date that he released said notes.

Letter from Henry Sayles to J. F. Newman discussing taxes.

Financial report on the purchase of land from Franco Land Co. over the course of several years.

Letter to Thomas Trammell discussing the route of a proposed Texas & Pacific railroad between Coleman and Post City and stating that the writer suggested a route through Abilene to Mr. Storey and Mr. Ripley. The back of the paper has Sayles & Sayles letterhead printed on it.

Statement of taxes due on lands owned or controlled by Henry Sayles for the year of 1896.

Unsigned. draft letter discussing efforts to raise money for a short railroad line connection at Abilene, Texas, which was taken over by the Santa Fe Railroad and indefinitely postponed.

Letter from L. L. Armor to Truett Latimer regrettably declining an invitation to a breakfast meal held by Latimer and a man name Harley.

Letter from H. D. Norris to Truett Latimer expressing concern with the lack of interest in school legislation.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin, Sweetwater, Texas, dated March 3, 1944. McLaughlin expresses her appreciation for Carswell's answer to her letter "but most of all for contacting John". She advises that she had a letter from John in which he said he had talked with Carswell and then explains why John needed to talk with a man of experience in order to "analyze matters" with him and that Carswell will never know how she appreciates this kindness.

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Sweetwater, Texas, February 20, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Carswell from C. A. Long dated February 20, 1942. Long advises Carswell that he turned the suggestions made by Carswell over to Rev. M. H. Applewhite.

Letter from E. Q. Daniel to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer stating that he believes Latimer would do well in his district if he ran for the State Senate.

Postcard from Ruth Higgins to Truett Latimer inviting him to be a speaker during the 'old-fashioned rally' at Trent High School.

A wired correspondence to Jim Schnick, Tidwell Shows, Macie Hotel, Sweetwater Texas from T. N. Carswell, Commander, confirming the Legion will sponsor a carnival.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, Macie Hotel, Sweetwater, Texas/El Paso, Texas, dated February 10, 1941. Schneck provides optional addresses to where Carswell can send his mail; the Fransciscan Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Macie Hotel, Sweetwater, Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Brownwood, Texas, dated February 28, 1941. Sadler confirms his receipt of the wire from Carswell and brags that their show is one of the largest and finest companies they have ever brought to Abilene.