In compliance with the plan for organization devised by the National Council of Defense, I am organizing a sub council for the State of North Carolina to be known as the State Council of Defense of North Carolina. The Governor and the Adjutant General are ex officio members of this Council, together with nine others appointed by the Governor. I have appointed you as a member of this Council, and am sending your commission herewith. I sincerely trust that you will be able to serve the country in this capacity. The first meeting of the Council will be held in the Senate Chamber in Raleigh on Thursday, the 31st day of May, at 12 o’clock, when the entire plan will be outlined.