The 28th general newsletter from Ralph Yarborough including a photograph from President Kennedy's last speech (Senator Yarborough, Governor John B. Connally, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson are visible behind the president), a copy of Yarborough's eulogy for Kennedy from Congressional record of December 11, 1963, and a handwritten greeting explaining that out of respect to Kennedy's death, this newsletter would stand in for a normal cheerful Christmas greeting.

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera noting that a compilation of tax cases compiled by the Joint Committee on Taxation is enclosed for use in Herrera's law library.

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American students at the school. The meeting was requested on behalf of William D. Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is copied to John A. Marzola, Frank M. Valdez, and William D. Bonilla.

Letter from David Adame, Executive State Director, to John J. Herrera, dated October 16, 1963. The letter is directed to "All District Directors in Texas" with John J. Herrera's name handwritten above. The letter urges District Directors to organize more councils in their districts and reminds councils to pay their dues.

Letter from Vicente T. Ximenes to John J. Herrera, dated October 16, 1965, regarding the Harris County commission and anti-poverty program.

Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.

Letter from Senator Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.

Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated May 16, 1969. Douglas details his plans to leave university for summer work in Alaska. The letter is handwritten on loose leaf paper and mailed from the University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas.

Text of a speech by Congressman Jim Wright, given on December 16, 1961, offering himself as a candidate for the Governor of Texas.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey requesting assistance in finding employment for Herrera's sister-in-law, Janet R. Herrera.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera concerning personal matters and the case of Julia Antonette.