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[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Grisham & Grisham, Attorneys At Law, Eastland, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Grisham acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting the names of other county officers. Grisham informs Carswell that Rev. Jones W. Weathers will cooperate with him in this matter and that the whiskey interests have withdrawn from "this" county except for the wet drug stores.
Date:
February 24, 1941
Creator:
Grisham, R. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."
Date:
August 25, 1954
Creator:
Peters, Jet
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941]
A letter written to Major Major R.H. Hansford, 15th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard dated April 29, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the compliment to him by Hanford requesting that Carswell ask for the appointment for the inspection of his units.
Date:
April 29, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major Thomas Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, from Major R. H. Hansford, Commanding 15th Battalion, The Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Hansford asks Carswell to request the appointment as inspector of the 15th Battalion which Hansford commands. The reverse side includes date received stamp of LOCAL BOARD NO. 1, FEDERAL BLDG., P. O. BOX 1721, APR 29 1941, ABILENE, TAYLOR CO., TEXAS.
Date:
April 28, 1941
Creator:
Hansford, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1941]
A letter addressed to Tommie Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Hansford, Major, The Texas Defense Guard, 15th Battalion Headquarters, Ranger, Texas, dated March 14, 1941. Hansford makes a request for assistance from Carswell to obtain a hostess position for a World War Veteran's unremarried widow, Mrs. Annie Laura Cooper Jensen, formerly a Ranger resident but who has been living in Abilene "trying to educate her son at McMurry College". The reverse side includes handwritten notes and the name of Sgt. Wheeler, Battery F 189 F A.
Date:
March 14, 1941
Creator:
Hansford, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941]
A document containing the Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941. The committee was appointed by the Commander of the 17th District of the American Legion, Department of Texas, to consider the advisability of creating an organization in the Colleges and Universities of Texas for the sons and daughters of the World War Veterans.
Date:
April 13, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Pittard, K. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Attorney at Law, Eastland, Texas, dated March 17, 1941. Grisham confirms that their representative has promised to vote for H. B. 373 but that they have had no expression from Senator Smith.
Date:
March 17, 1941
Creator:
Grisham, R. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jones W. Weathers to J. D. Riddle - January 21, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jones W. Weathers, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Eastland, Texas, dated January 21, 1941. Weathers advises of an organization which was already established in the County assuring Riddle that Judge R. N. Grisham will be glad to call a meeting.
Date:
January 21, 1941
Creator:
Weathers, Jones W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961]
Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer asking him to help recommend Sam King for the position as a rural mail carrier in Cisco.
Date:
June 26, 1961
Creator:
Philpott, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that concerns jury service. He also talks about a petition in support of the removal of the Court of Civil Appeals from Eastland from Abilene.
Date:
1961-02-23~
Creator:
Long, Henry F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1960]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer asking if he had found the letter they had talked about. He thinks the letter is with Mr. Brashear if not with Mr. Latimer.
Date:
May 16, 1960
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clyde Grissom to Truett Latimer, May 27, 1957]
Letter from Clyde Grissom to Truett Latimer thanking him for supporting the bill that raises the salary of judges.
Date:
May 27, 1957
Creator:
Grissom, Clyde
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. O. Jolly, Jr. to Truett Latimer, 1959]
Letter from dentist J. O. Jolly Jr. to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for a previous letter and his position on House Bill 76.
Date:
Spring 1959
Creator:
Jolly, J. O. (Jr.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1961]
Letter from Davis Scarborough to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a proposal to move the Eastland Court of Civil Appeals to Abilene, and the support of area lawyers for such a move.
Date:
February 22, 1961
Creator:
Scarborough, Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett, April 10, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett discussing Job Classification.
Date:
April 10, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Jackson to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959]
Letter from E. L. Jackson to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the courtesy he showed to members of the Veterans Affairs Commission during the House Budget meeting.
Date:
March 9, 1959
Creator:
Jackson, E. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1958]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer showing the state account numbers he requested.
Date:
March 25, 1958
Creator:
Chesshir, James & Chesshir, Mrs. James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1960]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking if he would assist his granddaughter in her application to the Abilene State Hospital, discussing his health, and giving his thoughts on Governor Price Daniel.
Date:
April 13, 1960
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wanda Woody Black to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961]
Letter from Wanda Woody Black to Truett Latimer thanking him for his stance against the parimutuel betting bill.
Date:
February 24, 1961
Creator:
Black, Wanda Woody
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ross Wilson to Truett Latimer, July 25, 1960]
Letter from Ross Wilson to Truett Latimer inviting him to the South Western Peanut Growers' Association Annual Meeting.
Date:
July 25, 1960
Creator:
Wilson, Ross
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben W. Clyatt to Truett Latimer, August 10, 1959]
Letter from Ben W. Clyatt to Truett Latimer; He shows appreciation for Mr. Latimer's work pertaining to the sales tax and briefly talks about the farm and veterinary group.
Date:
August 10, 1959
Creator:
Clyatt, Ben W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1957]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer thanking him for his work on the 'no action on the Brashear Court' Bill.
Date:
June 2, 1957
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir, April 27, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Chesshir notifying them of a payment due in May to the Veterans Land Board. He also invites them to a visit to the State Capitol.
Date:
April 27, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History