A form letter addressed to a parolee from Abilene, Texas from Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority), Sacramento 14, California, dated December 31, 1951. Burkhart informs Subject that his application for Commutation of Sentence has been referred by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review and recommendation. The letter advises of assistance to be given from their office in preparing said application and provides a list of requirements pertaining to the preparation of the application.

A form letter from George Mahon, dated May 3, 1951. Mahon discourses on the MacArthur controversy and advises that Acheson should have resigned many months ago. He speaks of his concern for the country stating that he hopes they can get their feet on the ground as a nation and unify efforts toward building up the national defense program and towards preventing World War III. Mahon affirms his need for the prayers and advice of the people during these trying days. P. S. "As to our spending policies, we must avoid exhausting ourselves."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from Adult Authority by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated July 11, 1951. Burkhart replies to Carswell regarding the two requests for pardon informing him, that under California law, both subjects are on life paroles, therefore, the Authority cannot refix their sentences to terminate their paroles. Subjects must apply through the Governor's office.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 31, 1951. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a Board Meeting. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 8, 1951. 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. There will be an election of officers.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated May 28, 1951. The letter includes 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 addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his current construction work and of his hope to start his own job.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated October 10, 1951. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his work load in construction and that he is doing well.

A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, by Fred Finsley, Deputy Administrator, Parole Matters, Sacramento 14, California dated May 8, 1951. Finsley advises Kirk, in accordance with the report from the Taylor County Parole Board, of the enclosure of three Postal Savings Bonds to be delivered to Subject A-9803.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas ,from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated October 9, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and "interesting information" from Carswell dated October 6th.

A letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Sandefer issues an invitation to attend the annual sunrise service Easter morning including breakfast at the Wooten Hotel. He notes that each year they discuss discontinuing the annual get-together, yet, continue.

A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated November 29, 1951 (with a copy to T. N. Carswell). Welsh informs Subject 17095 that the completed application for executive clemency is being forwarded to the Adult Authority for consideration and a recommendation to the Governor.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated August 13, 1951. Welsh replies to a request made by Carswell and advises of his enclosing two sets of forms to be used when applying for executive clemency.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated August 15, 1951. Shepperd expresses his appreciation for the recommendation by Carswell of Mr. James B. Dalton for service on the Voluntary County Parole Board.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead (Mrs. L. C. W.), Raleigh, N. C., dated March 29, 1951. She advises of an enclosed check for the tax services that Carswell rendered.

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Mackie, dated January 16, 1951. Mackie expresses her appreciation for the cheese Carswell sent to them for Christmas noting that all her children were there for Christmas.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. W. L. Ross, dated January 17, 1951. Ross advises Carswell that Hardin has had three heart attacks, that George runs errands for Ruth twice a day, and that George's daughter, Suzanne, is to be married February 2nd.

A letter addressed to the Warden, State Prison at Folsom, Folsom, California from parolee, with approval of T. N. Carswell, Parole Officer, dated February 21, 1951. Subject A 9803 makes a second request to the Warden to send his U. S. Postal notes.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from a parolee in Graham, Texas, dated March 4, 1951. Subject offers personal greetings to Carswell then discusses parole issues and questions.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), dated April 3, 1951. Kirk makes reference to correspondence and Postal Savings Bonds belonging to Subject A-9808-A and expresses her appreciation for the assistance and interest in this case from Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated December 5, 1951. Kirk acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated December 1 concerning Subject and advises that a copy of the letter and enclosures were sent to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, who is Chairman of the California Adult Authority.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Kirk expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his letter of March 17, 1951 concerning applications by parolees for Full Pardons. She advises Carswell that she will forward the letter to the Board and answers his questions concerning the application for a Full Pardon by parolees.