Letter and copy of a telegraph from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the commander of US Army Southern Department requesting a leave of absence so he can seek treatment for his acute rheumatism at hot wells in Marlin, Texas.

A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated May 10, 1932. Carswell expresses his distress that Peg is not doing well noting they evidently will have to get further south the next winter. He explains how he welcomed the Knights of Pythias Convention in behalf of the city using Katherine Barnes to present roses and that he will write later regarding getting the household goods home.

A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Williamson having made it possible for Maj. Roy W. McMillan to attend the dedication service citing McMillan's address as exceptional. Attachment includes: Expense receipt. "Received of Parramore Post $5 for incidental expenses. Roy W. McMillan" dated September 8, 1942.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 10, 1957. Whitehead requests help from Carswell, via his contacts, in obtaining passage home for her daughter, Mary Ann.

Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.