A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Jesse Northcutt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated December 29, 1949. Northcutt expresses his appreciation for Carswell's service as a deacon and usher and for his friendship.

A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated December 19, 1949. Notification by Richardson of a meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright to be held on January 17.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y, dated December 9, 1949. Johnson confirms he sold 100 shares of Southern Company, expects to invest this in Interstate Power stock and notes that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line stock is up.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 30, 1949. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that if it is necessary to appoint or elect officers he will call on Carswell to act as one of them. Hill adds, in a handwritten postscript, that there was no time for corrections.

A travel agent appointment agreement between The Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y., signed by Byron Breen and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness. The reverse side includes received stamp: ALCOA S. S. RECEIVED NOV 18 1949 Pass. Dept.

A travel agent appointment agreement between The Grace Line, Inc., 10 Hanover Square, New York 5, N. Y., signed by C. M. Knowles and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.

A travel agent appointment agreement between The United Fruit Company, Pier 3, North River, New York 6, N. Y., signed by Harry T. Strong and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 2, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Concert Management, Washington 4, D. C., dated October 23. Sandefer advises Carswell that his folks visited with him and went to his concert that night. Sandefer brags for Carswell that they are "truly lovely people", that Ann reminds him of Grace, the daughter looks like Peg [Peggy Carswell] and that "they are pretty strong on Norwood".

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 4, 1949. Richardson makes a request that the members of the Board serve as hosts for the dedication of the Sandefer Memorial.

A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, Ben Ramsey, Secretary of State dated October 1, 1949.

A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated September 26, 1949. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

A copy of letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas from Herbert Hoover, The Waldorf-Astoria Towers, New York 22, New York dated September 17, 1949. Hoover declines the invitation due to commitments that was received from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to attend and be placed on the program for the dedication of the Sandefer building at Hardin-Simmons University. A note handwritten by Jake Sandefer expresses appreciation to T. N. Carswell for the idea to invite Hoover.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated September 16, 1949. Johnson confirms that he arranged to purchase Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line stock and Southern Company stock noting the markets appear to have gotten out of the doldrums.

A letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, New York from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 15, 1949. An invitation issued by Sandefer and his mother to Hoover to attend as a friend of J. D. Sandefer and be to placed on the program of the dedication of the Sandefer Memorial Building at Hardin-Simmons University.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 14, 1949. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and then advises of an attached copy of correspondence that will also be mailed today and describes the correspondence as "a little hard to write". Typewritten on business letterhead bearing TEXAS BOND watermark.

a Letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, N. Y. from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 13, 1949. Sandefer issues to Hoover an invitation to attend the formal dedication of the "SANDEFER MEMORIAL LIBRARY" at Hardin-Simmons University.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated September 8, 1949. Ledbetter advises of an enclosed complimentary season pass to at home athletic events for the Cowboys.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 15, 1949. Sandefer makes a request that Carswell give some thought to the wording for a plaque to be placed in his Dad's building [Sandefer Memorial Library]. He advises Carswell that he will be in Colorado for a week as the guest of Gene Holman and would appreciate having something from Carswell when he returns. He advises that Dr. Hill of Nashville has accepted their invitation to make the main address. The reverse side of the letter includes notes regarding S. K. McCulloch; phone number 2-0735, address 1101 No. 18th.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Eula Clark, Columbia, South Corlina, dated July 21, 1949. Eula advises that this is one of her emergencies and her letters remain unanswered asking if something is wrong or what, that she is terribly upset.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas 1, Texas, dated July 28, 1949. Blackwell advises Carswell that he visited with Peggy, that it was a pleasure to meet her and that their personnel department has advised her and suggested a lead.

A letter addressed to The Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 26, 1949. Carswell requests information regarding his loan.

A letter written to Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated July 24, 1949. Carswell appeals "as a friend in need of aid" requesting Blackwell's help to find employment for Peggy in Dallas without her knowing that he has asked for help.

A fee statement by The Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children, SS LURLINE, June 25.

A fee statement by The Carswell Agency, to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, SS LURLINE, June 25.