A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".

A letter written to "Nonie" [Nora Whiting] from T. N. and Byrdie Carswell, dated April 2, 1969. Carswell offers Easter greetings. "A rainbow from deep in my heart, weighted with all the promise of old. The fabled bags of gold are missing. But in lieu thereof are snow white silver chalices. In the softly tinted and scented ever ascending halo from these chalices you will come better to know the measure and depth of gratitude I convey to you on this Easter Day."

A letter written to "Dad" [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll - Peg" [Peggy Carswell], dated April 2, 1941. Peggy discusses her expenses asking if she is spending too much and advises that she wants a job for the summer at the hospital as an assistant for the experience since deciding to be a lab technician. She suggests for Carswell a new business idea and then explains regarding a new type of sign put out by Jack White of the Fleur Ray Sign Company of San Antonio. Handwritten postscript advises that she cannot type or handwrite but he "probably can read bad typing better than bad writing".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated April 1, 1942. Whiteside acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that "in view of the very uncertain conditions at the present time" she understands his unwillingness to make a room deposit for Peggy Anne this far in advance. She explains the necessity of the deposit but assures him of a place for returning students, only no choice of rooms.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry requesting papers to begin a biography of Stephen F. Austin.

Letter from Fred C. Cole to Isaac H. Kempner discussing possible plans to see each other when the latter travels to Washington. The second page is a list of Isaac H. Kempner's classmates from Washington and Lee University.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole donating $500 and General Crude Oil Company of Houston stock to Washington and Lee University.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole discussing his plans in Washington and requesting information on the Washington and Lee University class of 1894.

Telegram from Mrs. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner telling him that Papa is sick and instructing him to come home at once

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.

A handwritten letter written in response to William Waybourn, who had previously written to Judge Marshall to express gratitude for Marshall's May 1988 ruling in favor of the Dallas Gay Alliance against Parkland Hospital. Marshall states that he was moved by Waybourn's letter and sees Waybourn's response as proof that a judge's decisions "really do have an impact on our times."

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to his nephew Isaac H. Kempner III discussing his dissatisfaction with training for the military and offering to allow him to work for one fo the family businesses should he want to shift careers.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Major General Richard J. Marshall discussing his inability to attend ceremonies honoring General George C. Marshall.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Edward R. Thompson discussing the facilities of Jack Tar Courts that may interest him, references to seven people active in management of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, and advice to determine what profession or trade Thompson would like to enter now that he is in college.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Edward R. Thompson, Jr. discussing how little he writes, an enclosed copy of "Trends" issued weekly by the United States National Bank, the arrival of Lyda Ann, and plans to establish a scholarship for students at Sugarland High School to take the course in sugar engineering at Louisiana State University.

Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner discussing the importance of and participation in annual giving to the Washington and Lee University Alumni Fund.