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[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Smith advises Carswell that he and several of the men will attend the Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and wanted to avoid being absent for inspection if it was planned for the same evening. He expresses his appreciation for the courtesy shown to them by Carswell and the other officers and by the Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Smith, Fred C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain George L. McCargo, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941]
A letter written to Captain George L. McCargo, C.O., Company C, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, from John W. Herbert, Major, Inspector Designate, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 23, 1941. Copy to Major T. N. Carswell. Herbert requests the paperwork be completed by the 26th, any errors made can be corrected to insure all paper work will be perfect on inspection date.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Herbert, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain D. F. Morris to Major John W. Herbert, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1941]
A letter written to Major John W. Herbert, Major, C. O., 27th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Fort Worth, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Captain, Company "E", 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated May 20, 1941. Copy to T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas. Morris acknowledges having received a copy of the letter written by Herbert to Major T. N. Carswell and having carefully noted its contents. He provides to Herbert his business location and telephone number.
Date:
May 20, 1941
Creator:
Morris, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated November 22, 1942. Lipscomb advises of the enclosed clipping from one of their two local newspapers of an article written by himself relative to the proper consideration of Armistice. He complains that the other newspaper destroyed the intent of the article by leaving out the last paragraph. Lipscomb extends an invitation to Carswell and to his wife to attend an event to be held at their Legion Hall adding that he hopes his gasoline will not be too limited for the trip. Enclosure includes: "November 11, 1942" by Wyatt W. Lipscomb. Article printed by The Shackelford County Leader, Chas. A. Fryar, Publisher, Albany, Texas. The reverse side of clipping includes the articles: "Questionnaires Go To Teen Age Boys"; "Week's Honor roll At Red Cross Room"; "Albany Soldier Here Tells of Jap Raids In Aleutian Islands".
Date:
November 22, 1942
Creator:
Lipscomb, Wyatt W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wyatt W. Lipscomb - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell offers the explanation regarding his receipt a few days ago of Lipscomb's letter dated November 22nd which accounted for his not being with them on December 3rd. He advises of a similar incident which caused him to miss another event held in Mineral Wells and so ends his letter advising that "war has its drawbacks" that they "must take them in their stride without complaint".
Date:
December 12, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. Lipscomb brags on the success of the Albany membership drive for The American Legion and advises of their plans to celebrate with a big barbeque. The guest list includes The Department Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, the 5th Division Commander (The Honorable T. N. Carswell), the 17th District Commander, Major Federbush of Camp Barkeley who will bring some officers from the Camp, and Ed Riedel.
Date:
October 2, 1942
Creator:
Lipscomb, Wyatt W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George L. McCargo to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Thomas N. Carswell, Major Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George L. McCargo, Captain Infantry Commanding Company C. Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. McCargo accepts the invitation to attend the Abilene Armistice Day program. He requests that Carswell take it up with T & P railroad about a "Special" to enable all to attend the National Defense Patriotic Day Ceremony at Dallas on October 12.
Date:
October 2, 1941
Creator:
McCargo, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated May 27, 1941. Smith acknowledges the letter from Carswell assuring him of the support of the Moran Post members for his campaign for District Commander.
Date:
May 27, 1941
Creator:
Smith, Fred C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Morris to Major T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Guy Taylor Post No. 61, American Legion, Albany, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Morris acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding House Bill 373 and informs Carswell that he passed his letter on to Mr. V. H. Moore, Chairman of the local committee, advising Carswell that he had to resign from the committee but pledges his support un-officially.
Date:
April 5, 1941
Creator:
Morris, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Weldon to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. M. Weldon, First Baptist Church, Albany, Texas, dated February 18, 1941. Weldon advises of a meeting to be held in the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and presses Carswell to be there.
Date:
February 18, 1941
Creator:
Weldon, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August-September, 1943]
Itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and September 20, 1943. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
Date:
1943-08-03/1943-09-20
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943]
An itinerary for T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 2 for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and August 31, 1943.
Date:
August 31, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961]
Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer regarding the amendment he [Mr. Dresser] proposed for Article 5519-a. Mr. Dresser thinks his amendment is good legislation for landowners in Texas.
Date:
April 15, 1961
Creator:
Dresser, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. G. Freeman, February 1, 1962]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. G. Freeman asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Moran Public School System.
Date:
February 1, 1962
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from B. C. McMordie, July 13, 1959]
Telegram from B. C. McMordie for Truett Latimer stating his support of the resubmission of the compromised tax bill.
Date:
July 13, 1959
Creator:
McMordie, B. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, December 30, 1960]
Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer; He encloses a copy of the amendment to article 5519-a [not included here].
Date:
December 30, 1960
Creator:
Dresser, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Albany News to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1962]
Letter from The Albany News to Truett Latimer informing him of their advertising rates.
Date:
March 22, 1962
Creator:
The Albany News
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1961]
Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer; He encloses a letter from Judge Black and expresses support for the Certified Reporter law, which he thinks would make more qualified Court Reporters in Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1961
Creator:
Brown, Harvey C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer Discussing Article 5519-a]
Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer discussing Article 5519-a of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas; He thanks Mr. Latimer for the amendments he made to an unnamed bill and notes that he did not see in it a section to amend Article 5519-a. He hopes that it is just an oversight and apologizes if so. He also leaves a postscript thanking him for incorporating into the bill an emergency clause.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Dresser, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough discussing the transfer of Shackelford County and Fisher County. He said he requested the transfers after he got a letter from Judge Thomas on the 10th of January concerning the Abilene Bar Association.
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Loren Williams to Paul Brashear, May 1, 1959]
Letter from Loren Williams to Paul Brashear expressing opposition to Senate Bill 387.
Date:
May 1, 1959
Creator:
Williams, Loren
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Loren Williams, January 20, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Loren Williams discussing his support for legislation moving Shakelford County from the 42nd Judicial District to the 90th.
Date:
January 20, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. L. Joyce to Truett Latimer, February 28, 1961]
Letter from M. L. Joyce to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for their meeting in Austin.
Date:
February 28, 1961
Creator:
Joyce, M. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Loren Williams to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959]
Letter from Loren Williams to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the Abandoned Property Bill submitted by Governor Daniel.
Date:
April 16, 1959
Creator:
Williams, Loren
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History