Office of M. E. Alexander,
Sheriff Mecklenburg County,
Charlotte, N. C., Decr 7 1877
Hon Z B Vance
Gov
Raleigh NC
Dear Sir
There is now in our County Jail seven Convicts for from 6 mos to 3 years. Do you want them on the WNCRR? Please let me hear from you at once stating the terms you are willing to take them on. When you will take them, who we shall deliver them to &c &c and much oblige.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
T L Vail Chmn
of Board of Co Com
