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[Letter from Harry L. Spencer to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harry L. Spencer, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Spencer declares the idea Carswell is promoting as "indispensible" in a permanent solution of the liquor problem in our country.
Date: September 4, 1942
Creator: Spencer, Harry L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. T. Walton to T. N. Carswell - April 23, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. T. Walton, President, Ranger Junior College, dated April 23, 1941. Walton advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of the minutes of their meeting in Cisco regarding an organization for college students who are sons and daughters of World War Veterans, and he expresses his pleasure of having worked on the Committee with Carswell noting that he would see him at Hardin-Simmons for the inauguration of Dr. White.
Date: April 23, 1941
Creator: Walton, W. T.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 9, 1941. Wisdom requests that Carswell make a report on the Milwaukee Convention during the Sunday afternoon business session.
Date: October 9, 1941
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Captain Roy C. McCune to Major Thos. N. Carswell - October 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Batttalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Capt. Roy C. McCune, Capt. Inf. Commanding Co. D. 15th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Dublin, Texas, dated October 20, 1941. McCune acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day Program but declines due to a football game to be played in Dublin.
Date: October 20, 1941
Creator: McCune, Roy C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. J. (Bill) Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated December 17, 1941. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's good will and whole-hearted cooperation during the time that Wisdom was district commander and extends Christmas greetings.
Date: December 17, 1941
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942]

Description: A form letter from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated August 7, 1942. Wisdom advises of the selection of Carswell as a member of the Department Convention Committee on Rules, and stresses that attendance at the convention is important.
Date: August 7, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, R… more
Date: September 11, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Report: From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: … more
Date: October 20, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richar… more
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry, January 3, 1919]

Description: Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry discussing royalties on land owned by Terry. There are few objections on the abstract to the title of the land. Reaves will be able to meet with Terry to clear up the objections soon.
Date: January 3, 1919
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan, February 20, 1919]

Description: Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan discussing exceptions to Sayles' royalties. Shuler and B. I. Terry's wives claim they purchased the land separately. They also need to determine if the land in question is in Erath or Comanche County, or both.
Date: February 20, 1919
Creator: Grisham Brothers
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Don King to John Sayles, December 8, 1910]

Description: Letter from Don King to John Sayles discussing releases to William Allen in Erath County. Also delivered is a deed to be executed by Sayles' mother. King also requests the bill be forwarded for the work.
Date: December 8, 1910
Creator: King, Don
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to R. H. Reaves, January 1, 1919]

Description: Letter to R. H. Reaves discussing land in the survey of J. T. Carruth and the abstract examined for the land. The letter discusses legal documents relevant to the ownership of the land.
Date: January 1, 1919
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to R. H. Reaves, January 1, 1919]

Description: Letter from Sayles & Sayles to R. H. Reaves discussing a 40 acre tract of land in Comanche County as described in a deed from Sarah K. Shuler to B. I. Terry. The abstract is enclosed and the letter discusses the contents of the abstract.
Date: January 1, 1919
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 1, 1953]

Description: Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer stating that he is enclosing a copy of Tarleton State's 1953 football schedule along with a complimentary season pass.
Date: September 1, 1953
Creator: Howell, E. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from C. B. Wade to Charlie, March 27, 1891]

Description: Letter from C. B. Wade to Charlie discussing the possibility of a railroad being built from Dublin, Texas, a recent fire, and other recent news. The letter is written on The Hamilton National Bank letterhead. It appears that someone practiced handwriting on the back of the first page, and there is a note written to Mr. Wade from Mrs. John Bevry, [?] Jr. on the back of the last page.
Date: March 27, 1891
Creator: Wade, C. B.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 25, 1874]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to tell his wife when mail arrived at Stephenville, Texas, and the route he would be taking when he began to head home. He mentioned that he had people he needed to visit and hoped their children were behaving well.
Date: May 25, 1874
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 29, 1874]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He lamented that a mobbing had occurred in Belton, Texas, where his family resided. He wrote about a murder case he handled as a judge and, at the end of his letter, prayed his family was well and in God's grace. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date: May 29, 1874
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 11, 1875]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He commented that he had not received letters from home recently and wished to receive news from his wife. John purchased a pony for their son, Jeremiah, and planned to have it sent back while he continued to travel for business.
Date: March 11, 1875
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from G. P. Pearson, Jr. to D. Kempner, December 10, 1951]

Description: Handwritten letter from Texas House member Pink Pearson to Daniel Kempner discussing his efforts to secure appropriations for a county road to Dublin and the paving of roads in the area. He also discusses the settlement of Robert Felder's policy with the American Indemnity Company, detailing the estimated amount for repairs due to damage of an automobile, and asking for Kempner's help in settling the claim.
Date: December 10, 1951
Creator: Pearson, Gary Pinkney, Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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