Collection stories about the Kiowa and Apache Indians, coyotes and other animals, cooking, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 237.

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 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.

A letter addressed to the Army Specialist Corps, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 14, 1942. Carswell makes application to and advises of his interest in the Specialist Corps.

A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Eighth Corps Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 26, 1942. Carswell requests of Williamson that it be made possible for Lt. Col. Julian C. Hyer to be present for the main address at the dedication of the Parramore Post, American Legion building.

A letter written to Mr. Henry B. Wiener, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 7, 1942. An advisement to Wiener from Carswell recommending Russell S. Stephens as the proper man to help with the American Legion Oratorical Contest.

A letter written to Commander J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated April 15, 1941. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of having met Major B. L. Maloney and the others making up the escort of Mrs. Barkeley.

A letter written to Lt. General H. J. Brees, Commanding Officer, Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Chairman, "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, dated April 1, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to General Brees to attend Abilene's first "Army Day".

A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated April 4, 1941. Carswell requests to know the time of arrival projected for Mrs. Barkeley and her party in order to plan for her reception and stay. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.

A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, General Chairman dated April 5, 1941. Carswell discloses plans that both the reservations and the reception are to be at the Wooten Hotel.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, San Antonio, Texas, from Tom Connally, Washington, D. C. via Abilene Texas, dated March 3, 1943. Connally replies to a telegram from Carswell and advises that a strike bill is pending and that he is doing all he can. The reverse side includes stamp - 1943 MAR 4 AM 9 54--A R SAN ANTONIO, TEX.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, dated December 9, 1941. Dilworth praises the report Carswell made on behalf of his committee at a recent Officer's Conference citing the report as a credit to the Department.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, San Antonio, Texas, dated January 17, 1942. Dilworth acknowledges his receipt of letter and membership progress report from Carswell, comments on the good numbers regarding the membership growth of the Legion then compliments Carswell and the other Legionnaires of that Division as doing a "swell" job.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio 5, Texas, dated June 20, 1946. Dilworth requests that Carswell support Jimmie Caviness for National Executive Committeeman and advises that the name of James M. Caviness was "presented" to and received an ovation from the convention. He briefly summarizes the life and qualifications of Caviness beginning with the following; "Jimmie Caviness is a veteran of both World War I and World War II. In the last war he served as a Colonel in the 36th Division, and he was a casualty of that war. He lost his only son in World War II."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 12, 1943. Dilworth requests that Carswell write to several of the Departments for information explaining in what form the Departments have contributed to the campaign expenses of their candidates.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio, Texas, dated November 12, 1943. Dilworth discusses the campaign funding fight. He advises that Carswell rendered the Legionnaires of Texas a great service with his fight on the floor before the convention by bringing out what might happen if the publication of the proceedings were quashed.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Law Offices, San Antonio 5, Texas, dated November 25, 1944. Dilworth discusses the question of whether the appropriation for Danforth's campaign is a legitimate expense such as may be authorized by action of the Department Executive Committee. He advises that Carswell is rendering the Legionnaires a real service by bringing the matter to their attention. Dilworth confirms that this issue is turning out as both he and Carswell prophesied. Dilworth compares this appropriation of funds stating, "Any one who would introduce a measure in the legislature of Texas to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of electing Coke Stevenson President of the United States would so shock the public conscience that he would be adjudged a lunatic. Yet that is exactly what the Department Executive Committee of the Texas Department is doing."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, San Antonio, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. Dilworth expresses his personal appreciation and the appreciation of the Department for the use of the members of his Post at the Milwaukee convention noting it was a fine showing on the part of Carswell's post.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, San Antonio, Texas, dated October 7, 1941. Dilworth advises of the streamlining of the Department Committees noting that Carswell has been elected to the Membership Committee.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Dilworth declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to the rubber situation and, therefore, he should conserve his tires.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. A. Duryea, Jr. Vice Commander, Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars, San Antonio, dated April 14, 1941. Duryea expresses his appreciation on behalf of Mrs. Antonia Barkeley, Major B. L. Maloney and Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Stolte, himself and the Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars for the reception given to them on their trip to Abilene in connection with the Army Day celebration at Camp Barkeley.

A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney U S A R, San Antonio, Texas, from W. W. Hair, Mayor, Abilene, Texas dated April 3, 1941. Hair advises Maloney of the delight of the people of Abilene at the acceptance of the invitation by Mrs. Barkeley to attend the Army Day celebration.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julien C. Hyer, Lieutenant Colonel, J.A.G.D., Chief, Judge Advocate Branch, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1942. Hyer offers his regrets regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building stating, "You do not know how disappointed I am that I will not be able to be with you".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sargi Jones, San Antonio, Texas, Calle Albino Mereles, Chihuahua, Chi, dated May 28, 1944. Mereles acknowledges the receipt of "the lovely book" noting "The Charge of The Light Brigade" as a personal favorite.