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Wrapper Indorsement.

Hq. 2nd N.C. Inf., Goldsboro, N.C., May 1, 1917--To Commanding Officer, 2nd District of North Carolina, Charlotte, N.C., requesting an investigation and report.

John V. B. Metts
Colonel.

1st. Ind.

Hq., 2nd. Dist., N.C., Charlotte, N.C., May 4, 1917.- To Lieut. John H. Trescot, in charge Swannanoa Division, Ridgecrest, N.C., who will make a thorough investigation and report, returning these papers.

Clarence E. Boesch,
Captain, N.C. Engineers,
Commanding District.

2nd. Ind.

Hdq. Swannanoa Division, Ridgecrest, N.C., May 9, 1917, To.- C. O. Co. B, N.C. Engineers, Charlotte, N.C.

1. In compliance with 1st. Indorsement, investigation has been made and report is being sent as requested.

John H. Trescot
2nd. Lieut. N.C. Engineers

3rd. Ind.

Hq. Second District of North Carolina, Charlotte, N.C., May 11, 1917.- To: The Governor of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C.

1. Inviting attention to the 1st. Ind. herein, and the report attached hereto, from which it will be seen that the complaint of Mr. Buerbaum has no foundation in the actions of the military detachments stationed near his cabin.

Clarence E. Boesch,
Captain, N.C. Engrs.,
Commanding District.