A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, from Joe Benson, President Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated April 26, 1950. Benson requests that Carswell serve as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee, with Jesse F. Winters acting as chairman.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1950. Burleson writes relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson. He explains his vote on labor issues involving the Wood Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Law and the Wagner Act citing a difference of opinion and impression by Houston Harte, Editor of The San Angelo Standard-Times. Burleson expresses his hope to be able to discuss the issues more fully with Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 19, 1950. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the telegram from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for Carswell wiring with reference to HR 133. He assures Carswell of his support of the proposition to restore the authority of the Rules Committee as provided by this action, that it will be a close vote. Burleson writes in a postscript that he will write, again, relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses their appreciation to Carswell and his family for the cheese they sent for Christmas noting Carswell knows how much Ashley loves cheese. She describes the baby as just like Ashley and explains how thrilled they are about their new house and that they are trying to get settled before Ashley is called back into the Air Corps but says she tries not to think about that.

A letter addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated August 23, 1950. Carswell explains the situation which has made Subject No. 113,814 unable to barber as a parolee and advises regarding an application for full pardon in order for him to requalify under the Barber Law.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated September 21, 1950. Carswell advises of a bill for reimbursement explaining that it was state business which created the expense. He then explains the importance for parolees to be employed in order to be successfully rehabilitated but that, in this case, a representative of a minor state regulatory body has threatened both employer and employee.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, dated August 4, 1950. Carswell explains that Subject No. 113,841 is a barber and Paul Arendall, Subject's former employer, is being threatened with penalties by a local member of the State Barber Board due to him employing a parolee. Notation handwritten by Carswell advises of copy to the Secretary of State

A letter written to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Ill., from Carswell Travel Agency, T. N. Carswell, dated October 10, 1950. Carswell announces that The Carswell Agency will open and maintain its selling office in the main lobby of the Windsor Hotel and notes the new name as CARSWELL TRAVEL AGENCY.

A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson from T. N. Carswell, dated April 29, 1950. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Johnson and for the returns on the investment that he made for him. He instructs Johnson to at all times feel free to sell and buy. He wishes for him a pleasant visit in Europe but states that "to me the situation is just as warlike as possible. Shooting could start any minute."

A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, written to Miss Dickinson, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 29, 1950. Carswell reports to Dickinson on the attitude, relationships and home life of Subject 9803-A.

A statement of political support soliciting votes for Harley Sadler as a candidate for State Representative from Taylor County [written by T. N. Carswell]. Listing of names attached to the statement of support includes: Dr. Millard A. Jenkins, J. I. Moore, Marvin Lewis, Rupert N. Richardson, Tom. K. Eplin, J. B. Dalton, W. E. Fraley, D. H. Jefferies, E. S. Stewart, H. W. McDade, Grover Nelson, Otis Williams, W. E. Jarrett, C. L. Pritchard, L. Holt Magee, C. W. Rogers, Geo. S. Anderson, J. M. Wagstaff, T. F. Grisham.

A wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell to Omar Burleson. Carswell advises that he favors HR 133 which proposes to restore, to the Rules Committee, the power taken away last year.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 14, 1950. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated March 20, 1950. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. Collier advises that the Board will be asked to approve an addition to the hospital.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 11, 1950. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

A form letter addressed to a Parolee in Abilene, Texas, from John Ben Shepperd by (Miss) Sybil Dickinson, Chief, Parole Division, Department of State, Austin, Texas dated December 18, 1950. Copy to T. N. Carswell. The letter instructs the Parolee (Subject 9803-A) to contact parole supervisor, Mr. T. N. Carswell. Dickinson adds a note to Carswell requesting that he advise them of the results of his investigation.

A formal request from the state of California for a Pre-Parole Investigation for Inmate 9803-A. The request is dated December 15, 1950 and is addressed to John B. Shepperd, Secy of State, Austin, Texas, Attn: Miss Sybil Dickinson, Austin, Texas from Fred Finsley, Deputy Administrator Parole Matters, Sacramento, California. Attached is an institutional processing photograph of Inmate 9803-A, Folsom State Prison.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Edna G. Haynes, New York City, dated November 29, 1950. Haynes expresses her appreciation for the gift of pecans received from Carswell for the Holiday Season.

A letter written to Mr. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., from Edna Haynes, Secretary to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated May 17, 1950. Haynes acknowledges the receipt of his letter with check and instructions. She suggests a basket of fruit but will have to see what the people there are sending to avoid duplications.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated December 20, 1950. Hill monologues on politics and his concern for the possible loss of their fundamental freedoms and of their way of life, yet, optomistically advising of new business with the government confirming that KNUBLEN coffee is now being used at several of the governmental set-ups. He outlines his business travel itinerary and requests information regarding the large lathe advising that he may desire to have some machine work done by Dalton.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated February 3, 1950. Hill requests that Carswell hold the letter for instructions to be utilizied later and suggests he obtain Cashier's Checks. Hill identifies "his man" in Albuquerque as Elmer C. Sproul, describes Sproul's background and gives his approval of Sproul. The reverse side includes a handwritten postscript by Hill informing Carswell that he learned that the tubing which Dalton wrote about is of smaller diameter than the pipe presently used by the firm thus it would not fit the units they are making.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated February 25, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that he is on to El Paso to learn whether a coffee roaster there might 'custom' roast coffee for the distributor who is to operate in that territory.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Lafayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas - Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 5, 1950. Hill advises that a water softening business at Albuquerque has tentatively agreed to take on their project for distribution. He advises of a Mr. Sproul as the operating head, outlines his travel itinerary and offers best wishes to Carswell, Dalton and Mutt. In a handwritten postscript Hill acknowledges that his letter is "not very fancy written" but believes Carswell understands what he tried to say.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated January 24, 1950. Hill predicts that the New Mexico man will prove to be a "go-get-ter", outlines his business travel itinerary, and requests to learn by February 1 of the status of the Post Office Box in order to direct his mail there. Handwritten postscript at top left of page requests a pardon for the errors.