A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Bn., Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, dated July 16, 1941. Brigadier General J. Watt Page expresses his and the Department's appreciation for the splendid, unselfish, and patriotic service performed for the Texas Defense Guard by Carswell and the other inspectors, voluntarily and without cost to the department, saving time and funds.

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 16, 1943. Carswell provides an itinerary regarding the current schedules for Messrs. Stephens, Foster, Carswell, Deen, Patterson and Stewart advising that any changes will be reported.

A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.

An application for leave for Thomas N. Carswell dated January 16, 1945. State Selective Serv. Hdqrs. Austin. The reverse side includes a blank form: CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN OR PRACTITIONER.

A letter written to Howard A. Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator-Paroles), Sacramento 14, California dated December 16, 1953. Stone advises Christian to refer to the correspondence of September 1, 1953 for the reasons Subject No. 17095 must continue reporting.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Secretary, dated June 16, 1953. Blackburn advises Carswell that the application for Full Pardon was denied Subject 121,140 advising that Subject should spend more time on his Conditional Pardon before applying for a Full Pardon.

A letter addressed to Howard Carney, Administrator, Austin, Texas (to the attention of Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator, Parole Matters), Sacramento 14, California dated June 16, 1953. Stone advises Christrian regarding a subject making application for full pardon. Typed at the bottom of the page is correspondence to Mr. Babich from [T. N. Carswell] Abilene, Texas dated June 23, 1953 requesting that Babich forward to him the necessary application blanks.

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, Austin, Texas (by Ray W. Williams, Supervisor, Southwest Area), dated April 16, 1958. Williams advises Carswell of the delay in his writing concerning the opening of a new Abilene District Office due to the shuffling of personnel in their Division and the recent completion of plans. He announces Mr. James Dennis as the District Parole Officer for Abilene and expresses his belief that Carswell will enjoy working with Mr. Dennis.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from the Board of Pardons & Paroles, Austin, Texas, dated 1955 MAR 16 425PM. The Board grants permission for Subject 40-7940 to go to California.

A Western Union Telegram (confirmation copy) sent to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Selective Service Local Board No. 5, El Paso, Texas, from J. Watt Page, State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated May 16, 1944. Page acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated the 12th. He advises of the intention of Colonel Edward S. Shattuck, Chief Appeals Division National Headquarters Selective Service, to make a Texas visit soon.

Memorandum outlining the policies regarding leave during holidays for soldiers in the Students Army Training Corps.

Document outlining orders from SATC District 10 Military Inspector regarding Major Henry Strack's assignment to the post and the appointment of three assistant officers.

Letter from Richard M. Cummins to Billy Baker discussing the school bus transportation system. Mr. Cummins gives certain sections from Article 2922-15 that talk about the requirements needed for a district or county to provide transportation for a pupil. He asks that Mr. Baker further discuss his issue with his local County Superintendent of Schools and G. E. Stowe, the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Abilene Independent School District.

Telegram from Reuben Anton for Truett Latimer thanking him for his efforts in opposing section 14 on House Bill 727.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Leon O. Mabry discussing the possibility of putting the Abilene Police Department under the provisions of Social Security. He informs Mr. Mabry that the city of Waco is currently studying the issue.

Telegram from Ella Glover to Truett Latimer asking that he oppose the selective sales tax.

Letter from J. C. Davis to Truett Latimer discussing the topic of Fred Starbuck's letter to Mr. Latimer. The letter talked about the establishment of cemetery districts. Mr. Davis explains that he could not find any provision that would authorize such an action.

Letter from E. A. Sherwood to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to the temporary franchise tax. He explains why it is detrimental to his corporation which deals with housing development.

Letter from Herman Harper to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 2. He writes that it would be best to retain the current laws.

Letter from Garvin V. Beauchamp to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 321. He asks that Mr. Latimer give the bill serious consideration.

Letter from W. C. Hambrick to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 76.

Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Truett Latimer discussing his trip to Dallas.

Telegram from Ray Peel for Truett Latimer asking that he support House Bill 178.