A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.

A form letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated April 8, 1952. Form letter from Kirk requesting the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamation and, also, that Carswell file a copy. Enclosures include: PROCLAMATION BY THE Governor of the State of Texas granting a TEN (10) DAY EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY REPRIEVE to Subject No. 121,140 dated April 4, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Page acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing the Governor and he had previously committed themselves to be in Dallas at the opening of the American Aircraft Corporation Plant.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from Jewell Reaves, Clerk dated April 9, 1945. Texas Form 101. Reaves advises of a completed Form 101 and DSS Form 62 to be reviewed. She advises of the time it took to compile the report and that the purpose of this letter and forms is to bring out the facts required in compiling the reports. Carswell handwrites that this copy was sent to him by Mrs. Reaves.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John Ben Shepperd, Attorney at Law, Austin, Texas, dated April 28, 1952. Shepperd announces that he is leaving the Secretary of State's office on May 1st and is seeking a promotion to the Attorney Generalship of Texas advising that this will be his first political race and, therefore, sincerely needs and wants Carswell's "help, counsel and active support".

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Bn., Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Adutant General's Department, Austin, dated April 19, 1941. Banister expresses his appreciation for the offer by Carswell to make inspections and confirms that they will advise him as to the inspection service they may call upon him to perform.

A letter written to Lt. Col. Neill H. Banister, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated April 18, 1941. Carswell offers to make inspections in this area as Banister deems advisable.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), dated April 3, 1951. Kirk makes reference to correspondence and Postal Savings Bonds belonging to Subject A-9808-A and expresses her appreciation for the assistance and interest in this case from Carswell.

A letter written to Hon. Pat Bullock, Austin, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 26, 1941. McGahey requests that the Committee vote House Bill 373 out without amendments.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, Austin, Texas (by Ray W. Williams, Supervisor, Southwest Area), dated April 16, 1958. Williams advises Carswell of the delay in his writing concerning the opening of a new Abilene District Office due to the shuffling of personnel in their Division and the recent completion of plans. He announces Mr. James Dennis as the District Parole Officer for Abilene and expresses his belief that Carswell will enjoy working with Mr. Dennis.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, State of Texas, House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 2, 1945. Sadler advises of his disappointment that his redistricting bill was tabled admitting that he gets "a little bit blue at times down here" and of having considered getting up on personal privilege and getting things off his chest.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Texas House of Representatives, Fifty-Second Legislature, dated April 26, 1951. Sadler assures Carswell that he will vote for S. B. 267, the right to work bill.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 28, 1953. Latimer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the receipt of the copy of the letter Carswell wrote to Shivers regarding the attempt of pressure groups to obtain money from the Legislature. Latimer advises that he voted against the teacher pay raise proposal.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the steadfast stand by Shivers against Treasury Raids. He describes some "teacher friends" having exhibited little or no concern for the welfare of the whole just so their demands are met and advises that it is contrary to good government for the legislature to set the salary for local employees. Carswell conveys his "trust" that Senator Sadler and Representative Latimer are supporting the program advising copy of this letter is being sent to both men.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 26, 1952. Carswell reports to Shivers concerning the background of Subject No. 121,140 explaining the value in the knowledge of the background of and gaining the respect, confidence and friendship of his parolees. He makes an appeal for Subject.

A letter written to Mr. L. C. Harris, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated April 2, 1952. The letter contains a confirmation by Carswell of a telephone conversation with Harris verifying Subject as a driller at Gilchrist Drilling Co. citing his work as satisfactory.

A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Pauline Kirk), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 28, 1951. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a report from Subject A 9803. Carswell takes responsibility regarding the tardiness of the paperwork and discusses the request made by Subject for the balance of his funds which are to be used for business plans of which Carswell approves.

A letter addressed to the State Director for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 22, 1944. Carswell makes a request for a supply of cover sheets and examination forms that failed to be included in the forwarded supplies.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises of the concern expressed by Mr. J. W. McElroy regarding the Railroad Co. drawing men from the ranch industry to the railroad when they are classified for immediate military service.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Marfa, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding two hotels in Marfa, Texas, The Crews and Hotel Paisano, advising that it is essential to make advance reservations.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Alpine, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding accomodation in Alpine advising that the Holland Hotel is preferable and that advance reservations are necessary. He also advises regarding eating facilities citing the coffee shop in the hotel and The Texas Café.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises that he has verified rumors as actual fact at Ft. Davis regarding men classified IV-F taking advantage of their classification by declining to work while obtaining odd jobs at irregular intervals because of a higher wage per day.

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises that his inspection turned into instruction due to the situation he found in Ft. Davis.