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- [Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1958]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, dated January 7, 1958. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 23rd advising Carswell that it made him feel very humble, that it helped him and that "if we had more Tommie Carswells, the world would be a better world".
- [Letter from Don Wooten to T. N. Carswell - January 3, 1958]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Don Wooten, H. O. Wooten Grocer Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 3, 1958. Wooten expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell, that it added appreciably to the Christmas spirit and advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's note to his Mother.
- [Letter and Clipping from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. F. Daugharty - January 20, 1956]
- A letter written to "Miss Emma Patterson" (Mrs. J. F. Daugharty), Fargo, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1956. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Daugharty on the death of her husband and reminisces about the past and how he knew her. Attached is a newspaper article printed by the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, with an obituary titled "J. F. Daugharty Dies At Age 83".
- [Letter from Mrs. W. L. Ross to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1951]
- 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.
- [Telegram from Edna Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1951]
- A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Edna [Johnson], Pecos, Texas, dated January 22, 1951. Advisement of the death of Hardin and funeral arrangements.
- [Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1950]
- 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.
- [The City of Abilene Redemption Receipt - Received January 28, 1955 of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.]
- A receipt ("Redemption Receipt" from The City of Abilene (Texas), dated January 28, 1955. Received of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.
- [Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.]
- A notice of tax due from the Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. For R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park dated Jan 28 55. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Assessor-Collector, By M. Moore, Deputy.
- [Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 12, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, % Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 12, 1951. Hill advises of the progress of his coffee business stating, "As things appear today, there is justification for believing that it will be but a short time before reasonable rewards are in their shaping." He confides, "We may or may not be able to obtain contracts for furnishing various government projects with coffee extract—we will operate henceforth in a secret manner." Hill handwrites postscript down left side of page acknowledging omissions and typographical errors which he "will not attempt to correct".
- [Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1950]
- 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.
- [Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950]
- 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.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1950]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 4, 1950. Johnson expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the thought and for the tie for Christmas. He advises that he put some Florida Power & Light stock into Carswell's account noting the prospects of the company as excellent.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1950]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 16, 1950. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell regarding Florida Power & Light Company. He distinguishes it from Florida Power Company noting that New York newspapers do not list it but there is now a Dallas edition of The Wall Street Journal that may carry it.
- [Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1958]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 16, 1958. Burleson advises of his nomination of Thomas Dale Butler, Jr. to take the admission exam for the United States Air Force Academy noting that Carswell's recommendation of Butler carried much weight. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and inked stamp date Jan. 31 1958.
- [Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated January 29, 1957. Latimer advises Carswell that he is sending to him a copy of Senate Bill 154 pertaining to adult probation and parole and confirms that he is in agreement with him on the issues concerning government employees and unions, on an election by voters of the next Texas Senator, and on segregation by local choice.
- [Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated January 14, 1957. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell and of his interest in the Probation Law. He describes the 1956 campaigns as rough and advises of his knowledge regarding Carswell's "terrific activites" on behalf of the political principles in which he believes. He commends Carswell for his hard work in swinging Taylor County "in spite of all the obstacles".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer - January 26, 1957]
- A letter written to Truett Latimer, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Latimer for sending pamphlets regarding a probation system for Texas and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and advises that segregation should be the responsibility of the local school districts.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff - January 26, 1957]
- A letter written to Senator Ratliff, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Ratliff for providing the Probation literature as requested and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws, the issue of more local and less state and national government and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and touches on the segregation question for Texas.
- Statement of Wright Morrow - January 24, 1957
- A statement from Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved. Attachment includes: Note stating, "Mr. Morrow thought you might be interested in the enclosed copy of statement made by him this morning."
- [Introduction and Stateent of Wright Morrow of Houston]
- A short statement introducing Wright Morrow of Houston as a possible candidate for the U. S. Senate seat vacated by Governor Price Daniel. Attached statement includes a statement by Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved.
- [Letter from Mackie to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1951]
- 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.
- [Inmate's Progress Report - Folsom Prison - January 18, 1950]
- An Inmate's Progress Report and Additional Information from Folsom Prison (California), dated January 18, 1950. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED DEC 8 - 1950 PAROLE OFFICE FOLSOM STATE PRISON. RECEIVED BUREAU OF PAROLES CENTRAL OFFICE, SACTO 1950 DEC 11 AM 11 04.
- [Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections - January 18, 1950]
- A Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections, dated January 18, 1950. 2 pages. Guidance Center, Northern Br SQ 10-8-48.
- [Letter from Pauline Kirk to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950]
- A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from John Ben Shepperd (signed by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Austin, Texas dated January 5, 1950. Kirk orders the parolee to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell and advises Subject regarding the parole violation that was committed, of the transfer of the case to Taylor County and of the importance to abide by the parole requirements.
- [Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1955]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated January 9, 1955. Subject 108,345 expresses appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 15, 1954, discourses on family and concludes "hoping and praying this be my year to get out".
- [Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1954]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated January 21, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] expresses his appreciation for the efforts by Carswell to get his parole reinstated.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee/inmate - January 25, 1954]
- A letter written to a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated January 25, 1954. Carswell reminds Subject 108,345 of his crime history and explains that the $125 from Mrs. Breeding payed off the two checks he cashed at B & B Food Store and J. C. Penney Company resulting in the District Attorney agreeing not to prosecute. Carswell continues explaining that an attorney would have charged $100 but he did it without charge yet Mrs. Breeding is demanding that he return the money, therefore, he suggests that Subject hire a lawyer.
- [Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1954]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated January 27, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] explains how he "feels bad" about the letter Carswell received from Mrs. Breeding demanding that Carswell return the payments for the forged checks.
- [Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1954]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Thomas B. White, Chairman, dated January 11, 1954. White expresses his appreciation for the letter of December 21 from Carswell in which he had enclosed a letter from Warden Swenson. He explains the decision of the Board regarding the reason Subject 108,345 must return to the Texas Prison System to continue his service.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. James Welsh, Secretary to the Governor, Sacramento, California from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Parole Board dated January 17, 1953. The letter is a reply by Carswell referencing a letter from Mr. Burkhart regarding an application for clemency which suggested additional information might be needed.
- [Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated January 21, 1953. Welsh advises Carswell that the application for commutation of sentence has not reached the Governor.
- [Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 9, 1953. The letter is a reply from Burkhart to Carswell advising that the application for Commutation of Sentence has been returned to the Governor's office.
- [Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated January 14, 1953. The letter is a reply from White to a request made by Carswell for a Full Pardon for Subject 121,140. White dissertates on the five-year "rule" —"the well-known research criminologists in New York City, Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck, have made many surveys on discharged and paroled prisoners to see how many led a law-abiding life after discharge—they used the five-year period on all cases that they investigated." Carswell holds the opinion that the rule is not flexible in its application to each parolee.
- [Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]
- A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
- Letter from John Ben Shepperd to E. A. Burkhart - January 22, 1952]
- A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Department of State, Texas, dated January 22, 1952. Cover letter by Shepperd regarding the forwarding of material from Mr. T. N. Carswell pertaining to a request to grant Full Pardon to Subject 17095.
- [Letter from Violet Wattenbarger to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1952]
- A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Violet Wattenbarger, Legal Advertising Dept., The Sun Company, San Bernardino, California, dated January 14, 1952. Wattenbarger advises Carswell of the policy requiring the publishing of a Notice of Intention to Apply for Executive Clemency in California.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to The Sun Co., San Bernardino, California - January 5, 1952]
- A letter addressed to The Sun Co., San Bernardino, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated January 5, 1952. Carswell advises of an enclosed copy of the required advertisement requesting that The Sun edit it, accordingly, since it is a legal requirement of California. He requests that The Sun bill the Subject and that a certificate be provided for the file.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - January 17, 1952]
- A letter addressed to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California via Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated January 17, 1952. Carswell submits the requested information to Burkhart in behalf of Subject requesting that any omissions be noted. He confirms that the required advertising is running in San Bernadino .
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - January 11, 1952]
- A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated January 11, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that he supports the request made by Subject for a Commutation of Sentence and a Full Pardon and Restoration.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - January 17, 1952]
- A letter written to Pauline Kirk from T. N. Carswell, Chm. Taylor County Parole Board, dated January 17, 1952. Carswell advises Kirk that he is submitting the final papers to California through their office at the request of Subject in order that Secretary Shepperd and Mr. McGill may look over and add to the record.
- [Form letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1952]
- A form letter addressed 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 January 9, 1952. Form letter by Kirk advising of enclosed proclamations. Sepia copy with typewritten carbon copy fill on State of Texas Department of State letterhead.
- [Certificate of Release issued by The Texas Prison System - January 7, 1952]
- A certificate of release issued by the Texas Prison System, O. B. Ellis, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas. The certificate grants a 90-day emergency reprieve and is dated January 7, 1952 Per J. M. Metts, Chief for J. C. Roberts, Chief.
- [PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shiver Granting Emergency Reprieve - January 5, 1952]
- A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ninety-day emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140 dated January 5, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
- [PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shivers granting emergency reprieve - January 5, 1952]
- A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ninety (90) day emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140 dated January 5, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
- [Letter from Robert E. Jones to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1959]
- A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas, from H. M. Randall, Director, State of Oregon, State Board of Parole and Probation by Robert E. Jones, Deputy Director dated January 5, 1959. Copy to T. N. Carswell. An advisement to Subject that his discharge from parole was ordered with an expression of congratulations and best wishes for the future. Handwritten note by Randall to Carswell expressing appreciation for his "fine assistance!"
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio - January 29, 1957]
- A letter addressed to the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated January 29, 1957. Carswell discusses the Texas prison record of Subject describing it as good but advises of Subject's concern as to his status in Ohio in view of his violation of parole. Carswell offers to accept Subject for supervision.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio - January 29, 1957]
- A letter addressed to the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated January 29, 1957. Carswell discusses the Texas prison record of Subject describing it as good but advises of Subject's concern as to his status in Ohio in view of his violation of parole. Carswell offers to accept Subject for supervision.
- [Letter from G. R. Klopfenstein to T. N. Carswell - January 31, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio, dated January 31, 1957. Klopfenstein expresses his appreciation for the willingness of Carswell to assist in the supervision of Subject 95040 in the case that Subject is not returned to the Ohio Penitentiary.
- [Letter from Ruby Blackburn to P. W. Williams - January 9, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. P. W. Williams, Chairman, El Paso County Parole Board, El Paso, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated January 9, 1957. Blackburn advises of the background and unusual situation of a subject from the Taylor County Jail and requests supervision by Williams after the transfer of Subject from Taylor County to El Paso County into the custody of her son. Additional correspondence typewritten at the bottom of page is written to T. N. Carswell by Ruby Blackburn which requests that he transfer his file on Subject to Mr. Williams.
- [Letter from Wiley L. Caffey to John Ben Shepperd - January 6, 1956]
- A letter addressed to the Honorable John Ben Shepperd, Attorney General, Austin, Texas, from Wiley L. Caffey, Abilene, Texas, dated January 6, 1956. Caffey requests advisement by Shepperd on whether or not the setting aside of a sentence by the court in the discussed case restores citizenship and entitles the person convicted to vote.