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[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date:
July 6, 1941
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Janice Jennings - October 30, 1941]
A letter addressed to Miss Janice Jennings, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated October 30, 1941. Carswell explains to Jennings the date of October 27 as Navy Day and of the importance of that observance, but of even more importance was that the day was her birthday.
Date:
October 30, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alvy R. Couch to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Alvy R. Couch, Haskell, Texas, dated January 11, 1941. Couch expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to have seen and talked with Carswell. He advises Carswell that after their visit he went to see Mr. Duff and had a nice visit with him and others in the office. Mr. Duff had nothing definite at the time but informed Couch that they might have an opening within a short time. The reverse side includes inked stamps of Local Board No. 1, Federal Bldg., Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, Jan. 11, 1941.
Date:
January 11, 1941
Creator:
Couch, Alvy R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas, dated June 17, 1941 [July 17, 1941]. Coombes expresses his regret regarding Carswell's request for rodeo tickets that was not complied with. He explains what must have happened and notes that he enclosed an excerpt from a letter that he wrote on a business matter on July 6th which would give Carswell "some idea of the situation". An enclosure included an excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. Written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date:
July 17, 1941
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, dated September 29, 1941. Phillips announces that his hat is in the ring to succeed Andy Dillworth as Dept. Commander noting that Carswell's council and advice and able assistance would be appreciated by him in this campaign.
Date:
September 21, 1941
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 17, 1941. Russell replies to the request by Carswell for a 1941 Congressional Directory advising that it is now in the mail.
Date:
November 17, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. H. V. Ashton to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 8, 1941]
A letter addressed to The Honorable Coke Stevenson, Governor of Texas, from Mrs. H. V. Ashton, Abilene, Texas, dated September 8, 1941. Ashton outlines her qualifications and requests that Stevenson consider her letter as the application for appointment as a member of the Board of Cosmetology.
Date:
September 8, 1941
Creator:
Ashton, Mrs. H. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Saft to T. N. Carswell - August 19, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. Saft, Ruby Saft Company, Seneca, Missouri, dated August 19, 1941. Saft asks if Carswell would like to be a candidate for Representative for Congress in Washington for his district.
Date:
August 19, 1941
Creator:
Saft, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 11, 1941]
A letter written to Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mrs. H. V. Ashton recommending her for an appointment to the Board of Cosmetology.
Date:
September 11, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roane Waring - September 3, 1941]
A letter addressed to Honorable Roane Waring, Memphis, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Delegate 17th District, dated September 3, 1941. Carswell advises Waring that he was privileged to hear and meet him at Fort Worth, of receipt of the brochure from the Department of Tennessee announcing his candidacy for National Commander and confirms that he is "for him" and will do all he can to that end as a delegate from Texas.
Date:
September 3, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to R. M. Wagstaff - July 7, 1941]
A letter written to R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 7, 1941. Connally refers to a letter from Wagstaff and advises that Mayor La Guardia has intimated to him that his plans of organization have not yet matured.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. Love to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. B. Love, Lawyer, Dallas, Texas, dated June 12, 1941. Love expresses his appreciation for the note and enclosure from Carswell. He describes the suit [a suit challenging the new liquor control act passed by the 47th Legislature] as a travesty advising that application should be made to the Supreme Court for a Writ of Mandamus to compel the publication of this law by the Secretary of State and to compel its enforcement by the State Liquor Control Board. He asks, in a postscript, if Carswell is related to his old friend Robert Carswell of Decatur with whom he served in the Texas Legislature.
Date:
June 12, 1941
Creator:
Love, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam M. Russell to T. N. Carswell - August 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated August 7, 1941. Russell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell containing a copy of the telegram that was written by the Post and sent to the President. He discusses the question of retaining selectees and guardsmen beyond their one year of service, the concern regarding building a mass army while not yet having properly equipped those now in training. He advises that the real issue is what their position is relative to their involvement in the world conflict.
Date:
August 7, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 24, 1941. Russell replies to the inquiry by Carswell as to what the state set-up will be in the organization of Mayor La Guardia's Committee advising that nothing is available as to the details of this matter. "Omar joins me in conveying to you our kindest regards and good wishes."
Date:
May 24, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 20, 1941]
A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 20, 1941. Carswell makes a request to Russell for thirty-six copies of "Infantry Drill Regulations F. M. 22-5" advising of their need of these books for help with the Home Defense Guard Units they now have under way.
Date:
January 20, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1941. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated February 1 then explains how he was trying to get the drill books but when unable to do so he wrote to Carswell to give him the information.
Date:
February 3, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 30, 1941. Russell assures Carswell that if he will write to Brig. Gen. Richard Donovan, Commander 8th Corp Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, that Donovan can obtain the Drill Regulation Books .
Date:
January 30, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 29, 1941. Russell acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell recommending Mr. E. D. Thomas for mail carrier and informs Carswell that he had already made recommendation of Mr. Strawn for the transfer, his being a disabled war veteran. He also received Carswell's telegram in regard to a bill to continue the Dies Committee of which he is heartily in favor.
Date:
January 29, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Brigadier General Richard Donovan - February 7, 1941]
A letter written to Brigadier General Richard Donovan, Commander 8th Corp Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated February 7, 1941. Carswell requests to receive copies of : "Infantry Drill Regulations F.M. 22-5". Carswell informs Donovan that Congressman Russell had advised Carswell that the War Department had refered Russell and Carswell to him.
Date:
February 7, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of reference written by Merle Gruver for T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1941]
A letter of reference for T. N. Carswell, written by Merle Gruver, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated January 10, 1941.
Date:
January 10, 1941
Creator:
Gruver, Merle
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of reference written by T. N. Carswell for Guy W. McCarty - January 27, 1941]
A letter of reference for Guy W. McCarty, written by T. N. Carswell, dated January 27, 1941.
Date:
January 27, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 27, 1941]
A letter written to the Honorable Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 27, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for E. D. Thomas, Tye, Texas. Carswell advises Russell that Thomas has applied for reinstatement as rural mail carrier at Trent.
Date:
January 27, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History