A letter written to Hon. Ed. Drake, Chairman, Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee from T. N. Carswell, dated November 11, 1957. Carswell advises that his daughter, Peggy Carswell, has recently moved to Dallas and has a "constructive interest in politics". He advises Drake, that in his opinion, Peggy would fit in well with his organization.

A letter written to Mr. Owen J. Lenihan, Manager, Cunard Line, St. Louis, Missouri from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1957. Carswell advises that he sold his travel business but is requesting assistance in obtaining passage home for Miss Mary Ann Whitehead who is studying in London and has been unable to book passage due to heavy bookings.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated April 11, 1957. Lloyd explains why his choice to take a trip back to Abilene rather than going abroad was the right choice. He gives his take, 40 years later, of their friendship early on noting the similarity of their lives regarding both of their wives' borderline insanity. He advises that he enclosed a cheque and requests that Carswell send flowers to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen.

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas, from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Montgomery, Alabama, dated October 11, 1957. Stephens advises Ross that Florida has tentatively agreed to supervise Subject 59,311 and Texas can close their files. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 OCT 16 AM 8: 15 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.

Letter from Thelma A. Casey to Truett Latimer as words of thanks on behalf of the 4-H Club girls of District 7 who participated in the District Dress Revue in Abilene.

Letter from Virginia Johnson to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer inviting them to an Abilene Business and Professional Women's Club dinner meeting.

Letter from Frank P. Sturdivant (Col. USAF) to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for his invitation to the inauguration of Governor Price Daniel, which he has to decline.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to State Senator David Ratliff discussing HB 820, a bill adding assistant district attorneys to the state's 42nd and 104th districts.

Postcard from Katie Roy to Truett Latimer asking him to support the Abilene State Hospital budget and raises for state employees.

Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 800 that would reduce work hours for employees state hospitals and special schools. Price thanks him for his support and also mentions recommendations from the Texas Research League concerning their retirement system. Price writes that she and other employees are opposed to the recommendations, which would combine social security and retirement, and want to keep their current system that includes both social security and retirement.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd assuring that he would support House Bill 41 and apologizing for not writing sooner.

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Stevenson discussing support for Texas House Bill #87.

Postcard from Lora Smith to Truett Latimer asking him to support the Abilene State Hospital budget and raises for hospital employees.

Letter from Truett Latimer to S. E. Pass discussing legislation to address juvenile delinquency in the state.

Postcard from Grace Wheelis to Truett Latimer asking him to vote for the Abilene State Hospital budget and a forty-hour work week for employees.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Russell N. Taylor discussing his support for HB 67.

Postcard from Ella B. Street to Truett Latimer asking him to vote for Abilene State Hospital Budget being considered in the Texas Congress.

Letter from Rema Price to W. P. Watts discussing appropriations bills related to salary increases and shorter hours for hospital and special schools employees. Price writes that she is opposed to the Texas Research League's recommendations to combine retirement with social security, which will not benefit most employees. Truett Latimer is copied on the letter.

Postcard from Bonnie Patterson to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking him to vote for the Abilene State Hospital budget.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to George Nokes enclosing a copy of House Joint Resolution 1.

Postcard from Dorothy Roberson to Truett Latimer asking him to support the Abilene State Hospital budget and salary increases for state employees.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. B. G. Scott discussing House Bill 8 concerning a raise for teachers. Latimer writes that the bill cannot be considered until the General Appropriation Bill has passed but that the appropriations bill has passed the House and is in a Conference Committee, so that they will be able to consider H.B. 8 shortly. He explains that such rules are necessary to ensure there is enough money in the General Revenue Fund to operate state departments and agencies.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Wheat discussing a petition Wheat signed in support of House Bill 67. Latimer writes that he will support the bill when it comes up for a vote.

Copy of a letter from Bill Wilson to Texas State Representative Jesse Osborne urging him to vote for HJR 1 despite his previous opposition. The resolution would make a related bill an amendment to the Texas consitution.