A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, Hotel Windsor, Abilene, Texas, dated February 26, 1946. Radford "marvels" at Carswell's memory in these busy times and expresses her appreciation for the carnations he sent. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 18, 1946. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that a car may be available around May 1st providing more cars are manufactured. He lists three models and their approximate prices.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from A. S. E. Carr, Secretary to Senator Tom Connally, dated June 21, 1946. Carr acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell after Senator Connally had left to attend the Council of Foreign Ministers with Secretary of State Byrnes. Carr advises Carswell that the President extended an interview to Dr. L. D. Newton and other members of the Southern Baptist Convention and advised them that the appointment of Mr. Myron Taylor is a temporary one, his services only needed until the peace treaty is signed with Italy.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louie D. Newton, Pastor, Druid Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, dated June 15, 1946. Newton expresses to Carswell his appreciation for the gracious letter of June 11th and asks that Carswell remember him in his prayers.

A letter addressed to the President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 10, 1946. Carswell advises the President that on June 5 Dr. L. D. Newton, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and others urged upon the President the advisability of the withdrawal of the United States representation from the Vatican. Carswell confirms that he is in full accord with that request.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally by his secretary, dated 2April 25, 1946. Connally acknowledges the receipt of Carswell's views in favor of OPA.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 15, 1946. Connally explains that the letter from Carswell dated February 18 regarding Pauley was delivered while he was attending the United Nations conference in London as a delegate during which Pauley withdrew his nomination. He advises that he has enclosed a copy of the report he gave to the Senate upon his return from the United Nations conference and that the report conveys his views of U. S. foreign policy.

A letter written to Mayor W. W. Hair, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 22, 1946. Carswell requests that his name be placed on the ballot to be used in the special city election called for March 19, 1946, for the purpose of electing a Commissioner to fill the existing vacancy.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. Lee O'Daniel, United States Senator, Texas, dated March 16, 1946. O'Daniel assures Carswell that the views he expressed in his letter concerning Edwin W. Pauley have had his most earnest and careful consideration. "However, the matter never came before the Senate—the nomination was withdrawn after hearings by the Naval Affairs Committee".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated March 8, 1946. Omar acknowledges his receipt of the letter and check from Carswell advising Carswell that his account is being credited with the check. He comments on Carswell's new venture in the Tax Service business and assures Carswell of his hope that he will be elected Commissioner at the special election.

A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 20, 1946. Carswell informs Connally that he notes what the House has done to OPA and that he doubts the wisdom of destroying OPA at this time. He expresses his view of the failures of OPA but also his fear of the consequences on the economy if OPA is destroyed and requests that Connally use his influence to strengthen rather than destroy it.

A letter written to Senator W. Lee O'Daniel, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 18, 1946. Carswell requests that O'Daniel vote against the confirmation of Mr. Pauley as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, U. S. Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 18, 1946. Carswell states his opinion of Mr. Pauley advising that he does not believe Pauley possesses the moral integrity required to qualify for responsible governmental service requesting, therefore, that Connally oppose his confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Carswell also offers insight regarding world peace; "In the matter of dealing with Russia it appears to me we are pursuing a course of appeasement and compromise that will as surely end in disaster as did a comparable policy in dealing with our recent enemies―will result in our subservience―Civil War came in spit of all Clay's compromises."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from A. S. E. Carr, Secretary for Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated February 4, 1946. Carr acknowledges that the letter from Carswell dated January 26 has been received in the absence of Senator Connally who is in London as a delegate to the United Nations Assembly. He assures Carswell that the Senator "will bear in mind" Carswell's views regarding the various matters mentioned.

A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1946. Carswell requests of Russell that his name be put on the mailing list to receive the Congressional Record and that Russell do all he can against the so-called FEPC Legislation advising of the name being a misnomer. He advises of the legislation being unfair to workers, "Carpet Bagger" legislation seventy-five years out of date and discloses his opinion regarding strikes.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 29, 1946. Russell advises Carswell that he is writing the Congressional Record Clerk asking him to put Carswell on his free mailing list so he can receive the Daily Congressional Record. He addresses the comments made by Carswell regarding the FEPC Legislation; "I have read your observations with reference to the FEPC - I am opposed - So many of the pinkish liberalities, as they call themselves, are supporting such a measure for political purposes."

A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1946. Carswell requests that Connally use every ounce of his influence to kill the so-called FEPC Bill calling it "Carpet Bagger" Legislation seventy-five years out of date. "Labor leadership, however, seems to have assumed the role of the dictator, the idea of which is out of harmony with our democracy."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Beene, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated January 7, 1946. Beene informs Carswell that Mr. J. W. Wash and he were in Abilene to see if he could help them "get an under-cover man to catch some of the boot-leggers in their town".

A reply letter [to T. N. Carswell], from The Department of State, Washington, Division of Public Liaison, dated July 1, 1946. An advisement to Carswell that his recent communication concerning the mission of Mr. Myron C. Taylor to the Vatican has been referred by the White House to this department for a reply. Advises of how Taylor was appointed in December of 1939 by Roosevelt to help lesson the effects of war, that throughout the war the Vatican was one of the few localities in Europe still in contact with all countries, where there were established representatives of almost all the United Nations and the enemy powers making Vatican City unique. Mr. Taylor was sent to the Vatican to take advantage of this situation and Mr. Taylor's mission has only been continued by President Truman.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. E. McDonald, Commissioner of Agriculture, Austin 14, Texas, dated July 3, 1946. McDonald expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell of June 29 pledging continued support to McDonald's candidacy and administration. "If I cannot be elected on my own merits, I certainly should not be elected on my opponent's demerits."

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 14, 1946. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in which was enclosed a copy of the letter written by Carswell to the President with reference to Vatican representation. Russell advises that the matter has never come before the Congress, if it did that he would oppose such actions. He advises that the President has been appointing Mr. Taylor as his personal representative, paying him out of contingent funds.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. Lee O'Daniel, United States Senator, Texas, dated June 14, 1946. O'Daniel confirms that the action Carswell mentioned was not sanctioned by the Congress and he has, therefore, presented all formal protests made by church organizations to the Secretary of State.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 22, 1946. Johnson expresses his regrets in not seeing Carswell when he was in Abilene. He advises that they are glad to have his account and that he is interested, indeed, in the new Abilene bonds and other loans, and requests any help Carswell can give to them towards securing this issue.

A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1946. Carswell advises that he would like to apply for a charter under one of the following names requesting they indicate which ones are open for use: Texas Automobile Association, Texas Auto Association, Texas Automobile Club, Texas Auto Club, Texas Motor Club.