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[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1946]
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.]
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946]
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.
[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - June 21, 1946]
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.
[Letter from Louie D. Newton to T. N. Carswell - June 15, 1946]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The President, The White House - June 10, 1946]
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.
[Telegram from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1946]
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.
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mayor W. W. Hair - February 22, 1946]
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.
[Letter from Senator W. Lee O'Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1946]
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".
[Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1946]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - April 20, 1946]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator W. Lee O'Daniel - February 18, 1946]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 18, 1946]
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."
[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - February 4, 1946]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 26, 1946]
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.
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1946]
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."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - January 26, 1946]
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."
[Letter from C. C. Beene to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1946]
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".
[Reply letter from Department of State, Washington to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1946]
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.
[Letter from J. E. McDonald to T. N. Carswell - July 3, 1946]
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."
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1946]
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.
[Letter from Senator W. Lee O'Daniel to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1946]
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.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1946]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Secretary of State, Texas - January 26, 1946]
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.
[Letter from J. L. McGarity to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. L. McGarity, Head of Charter Division and Claude Isbell, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated January 28, 1946. MacGarity acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated Jan 26th and supplies the requested listing of names available for corporate use in the State of Texas: Texas Automobile Association, Texas Auto Association, Texas Automobile Club, Texas Auto Club, Texas Motor Club.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. Hutchison - January 19, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. Hutchison, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 19, 1946. Carswell advises of his intent to make a modest living by opening an Income Tax service and Small Loan Business. He requests a "man-to-man" association with Mr. Hutchinson to absorb his experience in the making of loans. Handwritten notation by Carswell "No" - January 23, 1945.
[Letter from Mac C. Smyth to T. N. Carswell including Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT - January 5, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mac C. Smyth, Assistant Cashier, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, dated January 5, 1946. Cover letter by Smyth advising of enclosed copies of Registration Statement 563-a. Typewritten on business letterhead bearing NATIONAL BANK BOND watermark. Enclosure includes: Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT dated January 8, 1946. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Taylor, Texas - Financial business, Security Loans - New Business. Form F.R. 563.a. The reverse side includes INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1946]
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 2, 1946. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter and tie received from Carswell for Christmas. He asks how Carswell knew he was interested in boxing then recalls when he was at West Point and was the welterweight boxing champion. He continues with an advisement to Carswell regarding the changes he will make to his account in order for him to not be required to pay a tax on profits in 1945.
[Statement by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy]
A card sent by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy that an advertising statement suitable for display on an office wall will be forwarded.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated October 24, 1946. Johnson confirms that Carswell's account is receiving his personal supervision assuring him the bear market will run out and that Carswell's confidence in him is greatly appreciated.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - October 18, 1946]
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 October 18, 1946. Johnson advises of a correction to a statement in a previous letter, "If the OPA is thrown overboard except for rents it will have a very fine effect". Handwritten note by T. N. Carswell advises Johnson to use his judgement as to sales and purchases as always.
[Form from TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY - November 25, 1946]
A partial form the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, dated November 25, 1946. Notice requesting renewal fee of Five ($5.00) Dollars for a permit to practice public accountancy. Notation handwritten by Carswell at the top of page advising of check for five dollars having been mailed on December 23, 1946.
[TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; permit to practice]
A permit to practice public accountancy by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Date issued July 23, 1946. The reverse side is addressed to T. N. Carswell, Room 4 Citizens Bank Building, Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from E. G. Haynes to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. G. Haynes, Secretary to Mr. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, N. Y., dated February 19, 1946. Acknowledgement to Carswell of the receipt of his letter of January 16th during Mr. Johnson's absence. An assurance is given by Haynes that the address Carswell has for Thos. Cook and Sons is correct.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1946]
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 March 25, 1946. Johnson expresses his hope that Carswell won the election and explains his caution regarding securities noting it pays in the long-run.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 1, 1946]
A letter addressed to Thos. Cook & Sons, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 1, 1946. Carswell requests to represent Thos. Cook & Sons and gives to them the name of Mr. R. H. Johnson as a reference.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated February 25, 1946. Johnson assures Carswell that he considers it a pleasure to give a reference if Thos. Cooke & Sons should contact him. He advises of "quite a sell-off" in securities recently describing his account as mainly uninvested but that a reaction might be overdue.
[Letter from J. J. Mariner to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1946]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Mariner, Vice President, Thos. Cook & Son, 587 Fifth Avenue, New York 17, N. Y., dated February 13, 1946. Mariner expresses appreciation for the interest shown but will not arrange a representation until Carswell has an office and can qualify as a representative of steamship and air lines.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - February 16, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York 5, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1946. Carswell informs Johnson that in addition to Income Tax service planning he plans to develop a Travel and Touring Service advising that he gave, as a reference, Johnson's name to Thos. Cook and Sons asking him to forgive his not having previously secured Johnson's permission. He advises that the City Commission seems to be rushing toward a substantial bond issue with opposition developing regarding the procedure.
[Letter from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas to T. N. Carswell - February 6, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Citizens National Bank Building, Abilene, Texas, from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas, dated February 6, 1946. A request that Carswell compile his resolutions concerning The Good Citizenship Leaque and mail them to Rev. L. V. Reazin, secretary for the organization.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 16, 1946]
A letter addressed to Thos. Cook & Sons, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1946. Carswell makes the request, again, to represent Thos. Cook & Sons in the area advising that he is reasonably sure of the basic opportunities for business in this section.
[Political postcard from Rev. O. L. Howard addressed to Friend - January 1946]
A political postcard from REV. O. L. HOWARD, Pres., The Good Citizenship League, Breckenridge, Texas. "The Good Citizenship League of Stephens county, urges you to PAY YOUR POLL TAX, by Jan. 31, 1946." The reverse side is an unaddressed Jefferson pre stamped postcard.
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio 5, Texas, dated June 20, 1946. Dilworth requests that Carswell support Jimmie Caviness for National Executive Committeeman and advises that the name of James M. Caviness was "presented" to and received an ovation from the convention. He briefly summarizes the life and qualifications of Caviness beginning with the following; "Jimmie Caviness is a veteran of both World War I and World War II. In the last war he served as a Colonel in the 36th Division, and he was a casualty of that war. He lost his only son in World War II."
[Membership Card for The American Legion 1946 issued to T. N. Carswell]
An official membership card for The American Legion, issued to T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, in 1946. The reverse side includes the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion and Rules regarding dues for membership.
[Letter from Annie to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1946]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Annie, Jacksonville 5, Florida, dated August 6, 1946. Annie advises that Eula suggested she send Margaret Anne's address to Carswell in order that he might see her while he was in New York. She talks about liking her work at the Internal Revenue, advises that Bob is fine and asks about Carswell's Travel Agency.
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - October 11, 1946]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Eula Clark, St. Louis, MO, dated Oct. 11, 1946. Eula requests twenty-five dollars assuring that nothing is wrong.
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District United Texas Drys]
A form letter written by T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District United Texas Drys. Carswell reports on the responses received by church sponsored schools in Texas regarding education provided on beverage alcohol. He requests a copy of any resolutions that may be passed by any associations.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director, Selective Service, Texas - April 9, 1946]
A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 9, 1946. Inquiry by Carswell regarding the status of his request regarding a refund of Retirement Deductions taken from his pay while employed by the Selective Service.
[Memo from Captain D. F. Simpson, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Texas to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946]
A memo addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Simpson, Captain, F. D. Personnel Officer, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated April 15, 1946. Advisement of Refund of Retirement Deductions.
[Letter from W. F. Williams to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. F. Williams, Littleton, N. C., dated January 29, 1946. Williams addresses the alcohol issue and commends Carswell's article "Beverage Alcohol Stands Condemned", published in the February issue of The Baptist Teacher, as the best on that subject which has appeared in that publication for years. Williams writes in a postscript that the enclosure is for Carswell's information.
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