A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Kathryn Pritchett, Dallas, Texas. Pritchett expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the Christmas present to their little girls and for being such a wonderful friend to her parents. She describes the real happiness that Peggy now has with her own little boy and offers her best wishes.

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 Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, Office of the Democratic Executive Committee, Dallas, Texas from Edward J. Drake, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 12, 1957. Copy to Miss Peggy Carswell, Dallas, Texas and to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Drake advises Nicholson to place the name of Miss Peggy Carswell in the file as "one to be notified for all Conservative efforts" in their precinct and county Conservative projects. In a handwritten postscript Drake thanks Carswell for writing.

A picture postcard of the Republic National Bank Building at Dallas. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lannie, postmarked Dallas, Texas, March 3, 1956. Lannie inquires about Carswell's health, advises that he is doing well and is well on his way in adjusting himself to the situation noting that a letter will follow soon.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick West, Assistant Editor, Editorial Page, The Dallas Morning News, dated December 28, 1959. West expresses his appreciation for Carswell's kind letter of December 24 requesting he write again, even if he disagrees, and express his opinion.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Hugh Prather, Jr., Dallas 5, Texas, dated August 8, 1956. Prather expresses his appreciation of the letter from Carswell concerning their proposed organization for Conservative Democrats in Dallas County. He advises that more people are expressing the idea contained in Carswell's letter regarding making it a state-wide organization and confirms that his help in his area would be greatly appreciated.

A letter written to Mr. Hugh Prather, State Democratic Executive Committeeman, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1956. Carswell expands upon a suggestion made by Prather regarding the creation of a permanent organization for conservative Democrats of Dallas County by suggesting the creation of a statewide organization and establishing Dallas county as the headquarters. He offers congratulations to Prather and Ed Drake for their "great victories in May".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jewel McLeod (Mrs. James O. McLeod), Dallas 11, Texas, dated May 20, 1952. McLeod explains the suggestion she had made about Carswell securing a Civil Service connection in Dallas as selfish on her part and wanting again to work for her "Old Boss", since some of her fondest memories were in connection with her work with Carswell. McLeod describes her job and expresses her wish for the best for him and Mrs. Carswell, that Orville and the boys join in extending best regards.

A letter written to Mr. Peter Molyneaux, The Dallas News, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 14, 1951. Carswell states that he is "actionably interested" in Molyneaux's articles about the democratic party and the south advising that "no effort can be too costly which has as its objective the restoration of the democratic party to the control of those whose political philosophy is fashioned along the lines of those who founded the party". He continues blasting the current problematic politicians stating, "the nation not less than the democratic party will be served when the Humphrey, CIO, anti-South leadership has been eliminated from the party". The way to attain such an end, starting in Texas, is to control the Precinct Conventions. He asks Molyneaux if he will suggest a statement of priniciples or resolutions suitable to be adopted at the conventions. Carswell then discourses on the term CIVIL RIGHTS hoping that they find other appropriate terminology "to propound our opposition to the bastard civil rights proposals of Humphrey and his cohorts".

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.

A letter written to Mr. Landrum, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1954. Carswell gives his opinion of what Landrum wrote in his column advising that the solution to the increase in crime is not in an enlarged police force but that they must find out the cause of the increase in crime, that until the cause is known their "attempts at a solution are at most but well intentioned 'shots in the dark'".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 23, 1954. Landrum conceeds that it is true there are underlying causes for criminality in Dallas suggesting one cause is "our modern church has lost its appeal" but defends his column citing that Dallas is understaffed in its police and sheriff forces.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell & Ruth B. Gay, dba, Carswell Travel Agency, Windsor Hotel Lobby, Abilene, Texas, from H. S. Davis, Head, Wage & Excise Tax Division, Internal Revenue Service, Dallas 1, Texas, dated June 26, 1952. An advisement regarding a discrepancy on a tax return for Mrs. Gay. The reverse side includes a letter addressed to Sir--Mr. H. S. Davis, Internal Revenue Office, Dallas, Texas from Carswell Travel Agency, Wooten Hotel Lobby, By T. N. Carswell, Partner dated July 2, 1952. Carswell refers to the letter from Davis dated June 26, 1952 and advises Davis regarding the work rendered by Mrs. Gay in the Agency thus the method of payment of her salary in regards to her tax return.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Richard G. Kennedy, Supervisor-Traffic & Schedules, Pioneer Air Lines, Inc., Love Field, Dallas, Texas, dated May 31, 1950. Kennedy confirms that the forms and reports necessary for the sponsorship of Carswell's agency by Pioneer Air Lines have been completed.

A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, dated December 31, 1957. Blakley expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell, his regret in not being able to work out a speaking date at present, and his agreement with Carswell regarding the character and conduct of their mutual friends Ed Drake, Hugh Prather and Mrs. Cullen Thomas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."

A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1958. Carswell congratulates Blakley on his decision to enter public service and gives to him his encouragement and a check for a campaign contribution.

A letter written to Senator William A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 23, 1958. Carswell replies to Blakley's letter of May 14 with suggestions regarding his campaign strategy. "In my analysis of your candidacy you are not running for an office, you are challenging the people of Texas to a rededication and adherance to that principle of government that has contributed most to our greatness."

A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell], dated Monday, April. Peggy advises that, Drilexco, the company she works for in Dallas, is moving to Abilene and requests Carswell's advice on decisions she must make regarding whether to move to Abilene in order to keep the great job or to find another job in order to stay in Dallas.

A letter written to Peggy Carswell & "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Dad" [T. N. Carswell], dated October 7, 1957. T. N. Carswell advises that he enclosed two Texas-Oklahoma [football game] tickets that Jake [Jake Sandefer] had passed on to him and advises that they use them or sell them if he is unable to be there. He advises that they purchase musical tickets for the night of the 12th, go to the Fair on Saturday morning and assures them that he is only having Hay Fever.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas dated November 25, 1953. Breeding requests that Carswell do what he can to secure the release of Subject 108,345 from prison prior to February.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated November 13, 1953. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed money order for $25.00 to "finish out bill" and requests that Carswell "get the boy out".

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated October 26, 1953. Breeding advises of an enclosed $20.00 payment expressing her appreciation to Carswell for being so nice.