Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 15, 1917.
C. E. Hicks, General Supt.
Seaboard Air Line, Norfolk, Va.
People are suffering at Louisburg North Carolina for want of coal. Have none at all. I earnestly request that you divert at least one car load to F. W. Wheless for distribution.
T. W. Bickett, Governor.
Charge to Executive Dept.
State of North Carolina.
