A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Henry Love, Manager, Hotel Texas, Fort Worth, dated August 8, 1944. Love acknowledges Carswell's "favor of August 7th", expresses his appreciation for Carswell's thoughtfulness and advises that through the efforts of such good friends he has been given the opportunity to serve in the coming year.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas, Texas, dated August 17, 1943. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for the letter of congratulations from Carswell. "It is most gratifying to receive congratulations from one's friends".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. Saft, Ruby Saft Company, Seneca, Missouri, dated August 19, 1941. Saft asks if Carswell would like to be a candidate for Representative for Congress in Washington for his district.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated August 7, 1941. Russell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell containing a copy of the telegram that was written by the Post and sent to the President. He discusses the question of retaining selectees and guardsmen beyond their one year of service, the concern regarding building a mass army while not yet having properly equipped those now in training. He advises that the real issue is what their position is relative to their involvement in the world conflict.

A letter written to Col. George E. Ijams, Assistant Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises Ijams that Mr. E. M. Collier and he hope to supply sufficient information to warrant the location in Abilene of the new Veterans Hospital for Texas.

A letter written to Col. L. H. Tripp, Director of Construction, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses the appreciation of Mr. E. M. Collier and himself regarding the enjoyment of their visit and for the information Tripp provided relative to the present status of the Veterans Hospital for Texas.

A letter written to Captain M. D. Whiteside, Air Surgeon's Office, War Department, Pentagon Building, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises Whiteside that Mr. Collier will carry on the effort to secure the hospital location for Abilene.

A letter addressed to Mr. Leonard Outhwaite, Secretary, Federal Board of Hospitalization, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses appreciation from Mr. E. M. Collier and himself for the information given to them. "We trust the brief, as to locating the proposed Veterans Hospital for Texas in Abilene, will have the attention of your Board at the proper time".

A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises that while in Washington he and Mr. E. M. Collier were in Connally's office and gives his assurance that Mrs. Carr provided the information they were seeking regarding a Veterans Hospital for Texas.

A letter written to Lt. Col. A. L. Tynes, Surgeon General's Office, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses appreciation from Mr. E. M. Collier and himself for the courtesies extended to them while in Washington and acknowledges the information and encouragement Tynes gave to them regarding the location of a Veterans Hospital in Texas assuring him that they intend to secure this Hospital for Abilene.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from O. E. Radford By H. M. Harrison, Agt, J. M. Radford Grocery Co. Incorporated, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Radford requests a signature from Carswell on the renewal of his note.

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. H. Beagle - President and Jerry Debenport - Manager, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Odessa, Texas, dated August 30, 1941. Invitation issued to Major Carswell and his men of the Texas Defense Guard to attend the REGIONAL REVIEW, INSPECTION and BARBEQUE in Odessa, Texas. "A genuinely cordial and typical WEST TEXAS WELCOME awaits you !"

A form letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding 10th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major Infantry Texas Defense Guard, Commanding 34th Battalion, Odessa, Texas, dated August 25, 1941. The Commander of the 34th Battalion invites Carswell and the 10th Battalion to attend the Regional Review, requests a response regarding number of participants to expect and advises Carswell retain the enclosed Schedule of Events, Requests, and Map. Enclosures include: Tentative Schedule of Events for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade, Review and Barbecue to be held Sunday, September 7, 1941; Special Request No. 1 requesting that Commanders and Officers attend gathering to become aquainted and the luncheon following; Special Request No. 2 requesting the officers from each unit attend the meeting where they will receive detailed instructions of the schedule of events; TEXAS DEFENSE GUARD 34th Battalion Headquarters, ODESSA, TEXAS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAPS; Map for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade in downtown Odessa, Texas. Details the location of units in line of march, in columns of 3.

A letter written to Captain Frank L. Turner, Chaplain 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George D. Thomas, Major, Infantry, T.D.G., Plans and Training Officer, dated August 15, 1941. Thomas advises Turner that his letter to Colonel Banister has been referred to him for reply assuring Turner that The Department appreciates his unselfish services and suggests that he write to Captain Vernon L. Yearby, Chaplain 4th Battalion, Clint, Texas.

A letter written to Major Tom Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from Frank L. Turner, Captain, Infantry, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, dated August 20, 1941. Turner advises Carswell that he has enclosed a copy of a letter that he received from the office of Col. Bannister, deems the enclosed letter self-explanatory and assures Carswell of his interest in the guard and of his desire to be of service. Typewritten on McMurry College letterhead bearing Nekoosa BOND watermark.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert--R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated August 13, 1948. Johnson advises of enclosed confirmations on the sale of Havana Lithograph and the purchase of Puget Sound Power & Light Company stocks. He summarizes the economic details and history of the stock that was purchased.

A letter addressed to "Comrade" from J. M. Caldwell, Dept. Adjt., American Legion of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C., dated August 5, 1944. Announcement by the Departments of North Carolina and South Carolina regarding their endorsement of the candidacy of Roy McMillan for National Commander of the American Legion. Attachments include: Handwritten note from Jim [J. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell] requesting cooperation and support.

A letter written to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Abernathy, Adj, F. A. Post 75, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated August 4, 1944. Abernathy advises of his previous plans to be out of state on vacation at the time of the conference and asks Carswell to serve for him on the Publications Committee at the Fort Worth War Conference.

A form letter addressed to Buddies--TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, from Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Houston, Texas, dated August 3, 1944. Forman reminds the Legionnaires of the housing conditions and that things are abnormal in Fort Worth, the same as in any other city in the Nation due to the war effort, and to make all reservations with Mr. Herbert Joseph, Chairman of the Housing Committee.

A letter written to Legionnaire Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated August 12, 1943. Rather expresses to Carswell his appreciation of having been permitted to serve him, and advises that Carswell's term of office terminates at the Department War Conference.

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander Fifth Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 26, 1943. Whitacre expresses his happiness to have served on the Executive Committee with Carswell and extends his best wishes.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th. Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Herman G. Nami, Department Judge Advocate, The American Legion, Department of Texas, dated August 6, 1943. Nami expounds upon the beauty and riches of the country surrounding the 3rd Division. He then explains his reasons for not expressing his opinion regarding the funding of candidates is to not burden his successor.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated August 12, 1948. Whiting advises that he should have a car this week and will have it ready for Peggy and mother to take back. They look forward to seeing Peggy and Byrdie and wish that Carswell could come with them. Postscript by Whiting advises that he sent to Mr. Price the notice concerning Earlie's estate.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Annie, Jacksonville 5, Florida, dated August 6, 1946. Annie advises that Eula suggested she send Margaret Anne's address to Carswell in order that he might see her while he was in New York. She talks about liking her work at the Internal Revenue, advises that Bob is fine and asks about Carswell's Travel Agency.