A picture postcard of the Cunard White Star R. M. S. Queen Mary. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert H. Richardson, postmarked May 30, 1950. Rupert expresses his appreciation for the basket of fruit and good wishes for their trip. He advises that he saw Morgan Jones of Abilene on board and, also, the Duke of Windsor.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 30, 1957. Notification by Roberts of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. He advises of an attached copy of a document listing the names of the Trustees. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to parolee in Abilene, Texas, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, dated November 30, 1953. Burkhart advises Subject A-9803 of the referral of his application by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review but that the parole time served is not sufficent to evidence complete rehabilitation making a favorable recommendation doubtful. He advises of enclosed instructions which outlines the items required to make application for pardon and executive clemency.

A form letter addressed to the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard, from John H. Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated November 30, 1953. Humorous invitation to a dinner meeting of The American Legion citing that "Chaplain R. B. Freeman―will furnish the venison."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington 25, D. C., dated June 30, 1959. Barden expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his views, and he advises that the Committee on Education and Labor is writing a bill on labor reform legislation.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas Lawrence, Manager Hotel De Soto, New Orleans, LA, dated November 30, 1952. Confirmation of room reservation.

A notice of post office box renewal fee, in the amount of $5.00 for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, dated November 30, 1955.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel of Liberty County for U. S. Senator, Austin, Texas, dated August 30, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the message from Carswell regarding Daniel's position on Governor Stevenson and the Tidelands. Daniel expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support and encouragement promising that he will not waiver in his stand on this issue.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, President, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 30, 1953. Wright advises that Dr. Evan A. Reiff will be formally presented to Board members at the annual Fall meeting of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees.

A list of the Trustees for Hendrick Memorial Hospital (Abilene, Texas). The report lists the names of the Trustees including their service expiration dates for the years 1958, 1959, 1960.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate, Stillwater, Minnesota dated December 30, 1953. Subject 17671 [108,345] acknowledges receipt of a "most welcomed and encouraging letter" from Carswell regarding actions taken by The Board of Pardons and Paroles. Subject expresses appreciation for the support shown by Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick Russell, GA., United States Senate, dated June 30, 1959. Russell acknowledges his receipt of and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter. As co-sponsor of the Bill Russell explains his support for Senate Bill 3 which is the companion to the Smith Bill, and he advises of his support of the Marshall Plan but that since 1952 he has voted against economic aid to other countries "and shall vote the same way this year".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 30, 1959. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for the enclosures and for his discussion on proposed labor reforms. Burleson discusses the efforts regarding the labor bill, the status of the Smith Bill (H. R. 3), and his support of a less costly foreign aid program. "With reference to foreign aid, I only wish that the Administration and the Congress would approve a bill permitting work cooperation without trying to buy our way around the world, which has already proved unsuccessful." He advises that he has enclosed a copy of his weekly newsletter and a page from the Congressional Record and that he has arranged for daily copies of the Congressional Record to be sent to Carswell.

A group of eleven items pertaining to Hill Top Café, Abilene, Texas, including cost inventories; furnishings inventories; and general expense inventory, dated June 15-130, 1957; employees; assets list dated July 24 through December 14.