A letter addressed to Rev. C. E. Hereford, Lubbock, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated October 1, 1942. Carswell confirms that he plans to attend the meeting in Lubbock, as Hereford requested, regarding presenting plans for a Field Day.

A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell advises of his concern after reading an excerpt from Drew Pearson's news letter appearing in The Dallas News October 22, 1942 regarding The Maritime Commission on June 8, 1940 selling five ships to the Waterman Steamship Company. He requests an answer from Judge Russell on whether or not it is a statement of fact.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richardson of Hardin-Simmons University.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated October 30, 1942. Whitacre expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell and notes that the sympathy from their many friends has made their loss easier and that they have been able, so far, to obtain the materials necessary to replace the home. Whitacre suggests as Chairman for the following committees; A. C. Jackson of Lubbock for the Transportation Committee, W. R. Weaver of Spur for the Float Committee and Charnell Jobe of Lamesa.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Henry Teubel, 18th District Commander, The American Legion, Tulia, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Teubel submits recommedations for committees naming F. E. (Fred) De Coster of Amarillo, Roy Beard of Amarillo and T. W. Gilstrap of Amarillo. Attachment includes: Note written to Tom [to T. N. Carswell from Henry Teubel]. Teubel confirms his appointment of A. E. Creigh, Jr. of Sanderson, Tx for the Merchant Marine committee and Leland L. Martin of Crane, Tx for the Sons of the Legion committee. Handwritten on ruled note paper.

A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.

A letter written to Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests that Monk reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Monk's recommendations.

A letter written to Mr. Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, American Legion, dated October 22, 1942. Carswell requests from Monk the names of men to serve on two committees and notes, in a postscript, that he has yet to receive the name of Monk's District Membership Chairman.

A letter written to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander dated October 31, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel of having just received a letter containing the name of the last district membership chairman. He explains regarding the names of Division committee members he has yet to receive and advises that they had a very good convention at Odessa.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur Sitas and Josh Lewis, The American Legion, Jas. J. Goodfellow Post No. 32, San Angelo, Texas, dated October 31, 1942. Sitas and Lewis issues an invitation to T. N. and Mrs. Carswell to attend their Armistice Day celebration in San Angelo. Carswell handwrites that he answered on November 7, 1942 offering his regrets due to his being scheduled to be in Austin.

A letter written to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Chairman 5th Div. Membership, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Gilliam advising that he will forward it to T. N. Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel discusses a letter that he received from Carswell's Division Membership Chairman noting it would be appreciated if Carswell would answer the questions that were asked and give to him the overdue committee appointments. Maisel accuses Carswell of having held up the program of the Department stating, "We have all been busy".

A letter addressed to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, from W. R. Gilliam, Post Adjutant, Burt Fleming Post No. 237, American Legion, Junction, Texas, dated October 25, 1942. Gilliam requests from Maisel a list of the 1942 Members of the 5th Division, of the 1943 District Membership Chairmen and of the duties of the Division Membership Chairman.

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Willson advises that he has not received information from Whitacre or Monk and hopes to be in Abilene and speak with Carswell regarding the improbable goal of the membership drive, that "they justhavenot got it in the 5th".

A form letter addressed to Commander from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Form letter from Maisel to Commanders elected for the coming year. Pep talk regarding the extra work required as leader due to the war. A request that the Posts assist the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine in their recruiting program. Advisement that their Civilian Defense program will be enlarged, their Rehabilitation program will function; that they are preparing to take in their own sons.

A letter written to Honorable Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, dated October 27, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to Sumners from the American Legion to visit Abilene and speak to a "great gathering of West Texans" for an Armistice Day program that is in the making.

A weekly membership report from The American Legion, Department of Texas, dated October 24, 1942. The reverse side includes handwritten notations, addresses and the date of August 17, 1942.

A letter written to Miss Velma Parsons, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 22, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for being included in the dinner invitation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noe.

A form letter addressed to all the members of the Executive Committee of the American Legion, from Sam D. Forman, Jr, Raymond Gray, Walter Wolff, Henry Love and Jim Willson, dated October 22, 1942. Minutes from the membership committee meeting which met for the purpose of working out plans for a concerted membership drive. An outline of the details regarding the membership drive is concluded with a wartime pitch, "Now is your chance to receive a commission without Political pull. We have a job to do; the American Legion stands first, for God and Country, and we must stand strongly, for those principles for which we fought in 1917-1918".

A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Rather expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he wished him success in his new responsibility and assures Carswell of his comprehension of the big job ahead. He confirms the supplies requested by Carswell are being sent under separate cover.

A letter written to Mr. Earl Parsons, District Commander, American Legion, Bryan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 22, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Parsons for the hospitality accorded him at Austin recently and notes that Hi Haynie said "tell you howdie and hello".

A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: Report by G. Ward Moody, Austin. Suggested quotas for Posts in 17th District, Department of Texas, The American Legion and a handwritten note to Tommy from Bill, "This is terrible, Tommy".

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Phillips, Texas, dated October 16, 1942. Maisel expresses his confidence in the advice he receives from Carswell and requests that Division Commanders write a monthly editorial for the Texas Legion News advising of the details and deadlines.

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, postmarked JUNCTION TEX. OCT 8 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence to T. N. Carswell from W. R. Gilliam Adjutant, Burt Fleming Post 237, Junction Texas dated October 8, 1942. Gilliam acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated September 26, 1942 and requests the names of the District Membership Chairmen explaining, the job being new to him and with dead Posts that will be hard to revive, that any hints from Carswell would be appreciated.