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 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 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.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

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 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 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.

Letter from Patrick J. Nicholson to Truett Latimer inviting him to attend a football game at the University of Houston in Rice Stadium and including a the season schedule.