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[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - December 29, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Jesse Northcutt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated December 29, 1949. Northcutt expresses his appreciation for Carswell's service as a deacon and usher and for his friendship.
[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Concert Management, Washington 4, D. C., dated October 23. Sandefer advises Carswell that his folks visited with him and went to his concert that night. Sandefer brags for Carswell that they are "truly lovely people", that Ann reminds him of Grace, the daughter looks like Peg [Peggy Carswell] and that "they are pretty strong on Norwood".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Norma McMahon - May 16, 1949]
A letter written to Miss Norma McMahon, President, Trypod Club, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated May 16, 1949. Carswell extends his congratulations to the Trypod Club members on the completion of a highly successful year's work noting that he feels a share in the achievements of the Club. He advises of a "token of appreciation" attached to the letter.
[Telegram from Walter H. McKenzie to Jesse Northcut - June 24, 1949]
A Western Union telegram sent to Dr. Jesse Northcut First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated June 24, 1949. McKenzie requests of Northcut to send telegrams immediately to his representatives in Austin urging that they "kill" the Vicks Senate amendment to House Bill 84. McKenzie asks Northcut to encourage others to send telegrams. The reverse side includes answer written by TNC [T. N. Carswell] dated June 27, 1949; "To require L. B. [Liquor Board] to face license in court with evidence before cancellation of license. Seems but fair - hence ranks encouraged Tippen to favor."
[Letter from C. J. Barry to T. N. Carswell - June 8, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Esq., Travel Agent - Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from C. J. Barry, Administrative Secretary, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, dated June 8, 1949. Barry advises that the Secretary requested that he inform Carswell that the officials of the Army are best quailified to answer Carswell's questions regarding aid for the families of enlisted men.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Louis A. Johnson - June 6, 1949]
A letter written to Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 6, 1949. Carswell advises of the needs of a "wholly dependent mother, helplessly ill, of an enlisted man" and requests information regarding U. S. Army help for the families of enlisted men. He requests that the proper authority in their Department reply as to "what the Army can do if it wants to", that the Army can do something if it wants to, therefore, this inquiry is to find out what it can do.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 10, 1949. Burleson discusses the Labor Bill and advises Carswell that he voted against the Wood Amendment and the Administration's "so-called" Substitute Bill to retain the Taft-Hartley Law; he voted for recommittal of the Lesinski Bill, which included the Wood Amendment. Burleson comments on legislative procedures, how complicated it has been and his doubts concerning future legislation involving the Taft-Hartley Law.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - April 29, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated April 29, 1949. Burleson confirms that he supported the Taft-Hartley Law in the 80th Congress.
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated March 16, 1949. Connally confirms that he read carefully the views and recommendations Carswell made regarding the pending labor legislation. He advises Carswell of his approval of the Hoover Commission proposals.
[Letter from Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - March 7, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated March 7, 1949. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the letter in which Carswell enclosed the questionaire on the Taft-Hartley Law that was prepared by The General Electric Company. He advises that his own questionaire covered a number of the subjects, that he supported the Taft-Hartley Law and expects to continue the support.
[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - February 9, 1949]
a letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George--George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 9, 1949. Mahon discourses on the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Bill and the adoption of the so-called Civil Rights Program and on the reason Truman took Texas in the election. He states that there are many things advocated by the Democratic platform and the President which he cannot and will not support and advises of the need for economy in the regular agencies of the government but not the military. In discussing Carswell's references to Mahon's Senatorial possiblities Mahon agrees that is takes "many thousands of dollars" to run for the Senate; "It is a weakness of our democracy that men must often compromise themselves in order to get money to finance state-wide campaigns", but he promises to keep Carswell's thoughts in that "connection" in mind.
[Advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service]
An advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service, Abilene, Texas. MEXICO CITY, Holiday Expense Paid Tour, December 21 January 2. "CHRISTMASTIME IS SPRINGTIME IN MEXICO CITY".
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y, dated December 9, 1949. Johnson confirms he sold 100 shares of Southern Company, expects to invest this in Interstate Power stock and notes that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line stock is up.
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 30, 1949. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that if it is necessary to appoint or elect officers he will call on Carswell to act as one of them. Hill adds, in a handwritten postscript, that there was no time for corrections.
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y., signed by Byron Breen and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness. The reverse side includes received stamp: ALCOA S. S. RECEIVED NOV 18 1949 Pass. Dept.
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Harry T. Strong, The United Fruit Company and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The United Fruit Company, Pier 3, North River, New York 6, N. Y., signed by Harry T. Strong and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 2, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between C. M. Knowles, Grace Line, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The Grace Line, Inc., 10 Hanover Square, New York 5, N. Y., signed by C. M. Knowles and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
[Letter and Receipt: From T. N. Carswell to Veterans Administration - July 26, 1949]
A letter addressed to The Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 26, 1949. Carswell requests information regarding his loan.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated September 16, 1949. Johnson confirms that he arranged to purchase Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line stock and Southern Company stock noting the markets appear to have gotten out of the doldrums.
[Receipt from Veterans Administration to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1949
A receipt for payment on loan indebtedness from The United States Government Life Insurance, to Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 15, 1949, by Carl R. Gray, Jr., Administrator, Veterans Administration. VA Form FEB 1948 9-784.
[Unsigned Contract - Sale of Carswell Agency by T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell]
An unsigned contract for the sale of The Carswell Agency, by T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell, for the sum of TEN ($10.00) AND NO/100 Dollars, dated June 1949.
[Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children]
A fee statement by The Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children, SS LURLINE, June 25.
[Letter from F. W. Maher to Carswell Agency - June 24, 1949]
A letter addressed to The Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from F. W. Maher, General Passenger Agent, United Fruit Company, New Orleans 4, LA, dated June 24, 1949. Maher confirms that, between now and September 1st, if Carswell is unable to give them any business they will feel it necessary to cancel his agency agreement.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated June 16, 1949. Johnson confirms that he sold Electric Power & Light noting that this is the longest so-called bear market on record.
[Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. Rupert N. Richardson]
A fee statement by The Carswell Agency, to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, SS LURLINE, June 25.
Letter from Holman Jenkens to R. W. Haynie - May 3, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. R. W. Haynie, Attorney at Law, Abilene, Texas, from Holman Jenkens, Attorney At Law, Dallas, Texas, dated May 3, 1949. T. N. Carswell vs P. H. Diffenbaugh. Jenkens expresses his appreciation to Haynie for forwarding this matter to him noting they will be able to find out whether or not Mr. Diffenbaugh has anything. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Holman Jenkens, Dallas, Texas to Mr. Carswell--Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Jenkens expresses his appreciation to Carswell for having this matter referred to him.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949]
A letter written to Rupert Johnson, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 23, 1949. Carswell confirms that he thinks Puget Sound P & L should be held, as Johnson suggests.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 12, 1949]
A letter written to Rupert [Rupert Johnson,] from T. N. Carswell, dated June 12, 1949. Carswell advises that he did not look at the market business realistically confiding that he cannot see anything but another downward trend and gives a report on the local economy.
[Receipt TO THE SUB-AGENT for annual STEAMSHIP sub-agency fee]
A receipt Tto the sub-agent for annual sub-agency fee for the fiscal year April 15, 1949 to April 15, 1950 for steamship sub-agency. $10.00. Remit to Trans-Atlantic Passenger Conference, New York 4, N. Y. Receipt dated March 18, 1949. Handwritten note "CK" dated April 4, 1949.
[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]
A letter written to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Nolan, United States Lines Company, dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]
A letter addressed to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Duncan Gillis, District Passenger Manager, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
[Letter from D. Gillis to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from D. Gillis, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. The letter discusses an extension of sub-agency appointment to April 15, 1950.
[Letter from Owen J. Lenihan to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Owen J. Lenihan, Cunard White Star Limited, and Donaldson Atlantic Line Limited, St. Louis 1, Mo., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1949]
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 3, 1949. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the confidence reposed in him assuring Carswell that things will begin to happen in the Electric Power & Light and the Puget Sound "situation".
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1949]
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 10, 1949. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the Christmas card as well as the tie from Neely-Barnes noting it always brings back nostalgic memories. He discourses on the stock market advising that it is possibly picking up due to the feeling that Truman's bark was worse than his bite and predicts that the prospects for 1949 look good. He explains regarding some share purchases and sell offs and predicts, again, a change in the market some time in 1949.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 25, 1949]
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 25, 1949. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that Carswell let the account ride citing "a number of good straws in the wind" including U. S. Steel and Electric Power & Light stocks.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - January 20, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York 5, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1949. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the effort by Johnson in trying to make some money noting that maybe the next time will prove out a bit more favorable.
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 16, 1949. Whiting advises that he has enclosed the invoice for the tires and tubes assuring of their quality, that he filled in Carswell's check for $66.20, gives a guarantee on material and workmanship and comments on the spring-like weather hoping they will have no winter.
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated March 10, 1949. Whiting addresses the steps needed for registering Carswell's car in his own name and regrets this trouble caused him by Whiting having not investigated first.
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 12, 1949. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in reference to tires and tubes for his old Buick. He advises that he is shipping four tires and tubes, relays the cost and recommends using the best of his old set as the spare.
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas 1, Texas, dated July 28, 1949. Blackwell advises Carswell that he visited with Peggy, that it was a pleasure to meet her and that their personnel department has advised her and suggested a lead.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - July 24, 1949]
A letter written to Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated July 24, 1949. Carswell appeals "as a friend in need of aid" requesting Blackwell's help to find employment for Peggy in Dallas without her knowing that he has asked for help.
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1949]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Eula Clark, Columbia, South Corlina, dated July 21, 1949. Eula advises that this is one of her emergencies and her letters remain unanswered asking if something is wrong or what, that she is terribly upset.
[Letter from Martha V. Carswell and Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1949]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha V. Carswell & SIS [Vella Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated January 29, 1949. Martha and Vella advise Carswell about the folks at home. Ashley, at 24 years of age, is having financial difficulties and his wife Martha is five months along and has been advised by Dr. Schanze to stay in bed. They advise that Homerville is changing; paving roads and cutting down trees about which Papa is pitching a fit. Martha advises that Mama wrote the letter and she typed it. She has a nice job down in the Ordinary's Office.
[Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - January 18, 1949]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas. Mr. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Beauford H. Jester, Governor of Texas, Paul H. Brown, Secretary of State dated January 18, 1949.
[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - October 1, 1949]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, Ben Ramsey, Secretary of State dated October 1, 1949.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. G. Lee - May 18, 1949]
A letter written to Dr. R. G. Lee, President, Southern Baptist Convention, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell dated May 18, 1949. Carswell criticizes the Buchanan report; "My concordance and I are unable to find in the New Testament any authority for the setting up of a Baptist oligarchy"; he advises that the report "be permanently stored in a polar cache" which is comparable to the atmosphere "in Southern Baptistdom" that would be created if the proposal was adopted.
[Letter from Robert G. Lee to T. N. Carswell - May 25, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Robert G. Lee, President, The Southern Baptist Convention, Memphis, Tennessee, dated May 25, 1949. Lee expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the Buchanan report and explains the suggestion by Buchanan as being just something for us to "chew on" advising that the Convention was right in not doing any such thing.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 12, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 12, 1949. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - September 26, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated September 26, 1949. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
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